Exemption number e2019001-permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.The device was returned for analysis.The reported material separation was confirmed.The xience prime everolimus eluting coronary stent system (eecss), instructions for use, states: should any resistance be felt at any time during either lesion access or removal of the delivery system post-implantation, the entire system should be removed as a single unit.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 investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported deflation problem.The difficulty to remove and material separation appear to be related to operational context of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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