MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR ABSOLUTE PRO VASCULAR SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM; SELF EXPANDING PERIPHERAL STENT SYSTEM

Model Number 1012535-100

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Mechanical Jam (2983); Activation Failure (3270)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a moderately calcified right mid superficial femoral artery (sfa).A 7.0x100mm absolute pro was advanced and attempted to be fully deployed: however, the device partially deployed.It was noted that there was difficulty in turning the thumbwheel.The device was removed and another unspecified device was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: device code 2017-failure to follow steps / instructions.A visual and functional analysis was performed on the returned unit.The reported deployment difficulty and thumbwheel resistance was unable to be confirmed as the stent was already fully deployed.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 of the reported lot revealed no other complaints reported from this lot.It was reported that an 0.018¿ guide wire was used in this event.It should be noted that the absolute pro self-expanding stent system utilizes a 0.035¿ (0.89 mm) guide wire as indicated on the product label and in the instructions for use (ifu).Additionally, the absolute pro instruction for use warns: ¿use of an undersized guide wire, with insufficient support, may cause kinking in the stent delivery system.¿ in this event, use of an 0.018¿ guide wire likely contributed to the difficulties encountered during use.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties appear to be due to use of an undersized guide wire.Based on the reported information and evaluation of the returned unit, it is likely that inadequate support for the shaft due to use of an undersized guidewire caused restriction to the distal shaft lumens in the anatomy (possibly over the aortic bifurcation), preventing movement of the shaft lumens and causing the thumbwheel to lock up resulting in partial deployment.The chatter marks noted on the entire length of the distal sheath are consistent with the sheath being bent over a tight radius with insufficient guide wire support.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: ABSOLUTE PRO VASCULAR SELF-EXPANDING STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SELF EXPANDING PERIPHERAL STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• MDR Report Key: 11569583
• MDR Text Key: 243906209
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-02398
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648176098
• UDI-Public: 08717648176098
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P110028
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 1012535-100
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012535-100
• Device Lot Number: 0040161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/09/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1