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1550350-08 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/30/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.(b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.The reported device expiration issue was confirmed.It should be noted that the xience sierra everolimus eluting coronary stent system instructions for use (ifu) states: note the use by (expiration) date on the product label.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to user error as the device was used past the expiration date.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the procedure was to treat a mildly tortuous and mildly calcified proximal left anterior descending artery.A 3.5 x 8 mm xience sierra stent was used; however, it was noted that it was 10 days expired.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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