Catalog Number FVL14100 |
Device Problems
Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Misfire (2532)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/14/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified.As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the device allegedly was not fully deployed.It was further reported that extra force was used to deploy the stent completely into the patient.There was no reported patient injury.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the device allegedly was not fully deployed.It was further reported that extra force was used to deploy the stent completely into the patient.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a lot history review, a device history record review and complete manufacturing review could not be conducted for the investigation as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: a physical evaluation was not performed because the sample was not available.Images have not been provided for evaluation.Based on the available information, the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.A definite root cause can not be identified.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.Regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use states that 'prior to loading the vascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment.' regarding the anatomy of the placement site the instructions for use states: 'prior to stent graft deployment (.), ensure that the proximal stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of increased deployment forces and possible failure to deploy.' regarding accessories the instructions for use states: 'a super stiff guide wire (0.035 in.) is advanced from a femoral artery puncture site.Use an introducer sheath for the implant procedure'; the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified in d2 and g4.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : device not returned.
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