The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft are identified.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 08/2023).
|
It was reported that during a stent graft deployment procedure in the central vein, the stent was advanced over the guidewire to the desired position and upon release, the stent allegedly failed to deploy.The procedure was completed with another device.There is no reported patient injury.
|
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 that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft are identified in d2 and g4.H10: manufacturing review: a review of manufacturing records was not performed, as additional complaints have not been reported for this lot.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, the lot history records of this lot were reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of this product and the product was found to have met the specification prior to shipment.Investigation summary: based on the evaluation of the sample, the issue partial deployment could be confirmed.The outer sheath was not found fractured but detached from the white nub at the junction, thus, a detachment issue is confirmed as a cascading event of the partial deployment of the stent.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.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 state 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.Regarding the indications the instructions for use states 'for use in the iliac and femoral arteries'.H10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2023), g3 h11: b7, h6 (device, method, result, conclusion) 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 : see h10.
|