A patient was implanted with a resolute onyx coronary drug eluting stent.The patient's family called, following advice from the physician to report that the patient had died approximately 5 months post-implantation of the stent.The patient's family was asked if the physician felt that the stent contributed to the patient's death and they replied "no, the patient died of heart failure.".The physician reported that no issues were encountered during the implantation procedure and assessed the device and stent implantation as not a contributory cause to the patient's death.
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