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Device evaluation: 1 x zebd-5-10 of lot # c1600101 was returned to cirl for evaluation open in its original packaging.Lab evaluation: the device involved in the complaint was evaluated in the laboratory on 26th july 2019.A kink and perforation were observed on the 2nd porthole at the inked end of the stent and the 3rd porthole at the non-inked end of the stent.A 0.035-inch wireguide would not pass the kinks.Information was provided to say that the kink occurred prior to contact with the wireguide, the user attempted to see if they could advance a 0.025-inch wireguide through the kinked stent but could not and therefore the stent was not used.Documents review including ifu review: prior to distribution all zebd-5-10 are subjected to visual and functional checks to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place in cirl.A review of the manufacturing records for zebd-5-10 of lot number c1600101 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records, confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred with the current lot number.Based on the information available to date, there is no evidence to suggest that there are any manufacturing issues associated with lot number c1600101.The instructions for use, ifu0045-6 which accompanies this device instructs the user to ¿visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use.¿ also, the user is instructed by the instructions for use, ifu0045-6: ¿care must be exercised when straightening the pigtail curls* in order to avoid kinking or breaking the stent.¿ there is no evidence to suggest that the user did not follow the instructions for use.Root cause review: a definitive root cause cannot be determined, as the circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory and due to limited information.A possible cause of this complaint may be that the kink occurred while being straightened, as per the instructions for use: ¿¿care must be exercised when straightening the pigtail curls* in order to avoid kinking or breaking the stent.¿ summary: complaint is confirmed as the failure was verified in the laboratory.According to the information reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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