MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Model Number FEL12060

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158); Material Invagination (1336); Material Perforation (2205)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 03/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly was unable to be deployed.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

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: the sample was returned for evaluation.Based on the investigation performed in the laboratory perforation of the outer sheath by one of the distal stent struts was assessed as the reason for the deployment failure.This also caused the marker band to break.The tip was found invaginated which was considered another cascading event.The elongation of the outer sheath indicates high deployment forces.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is confirmed for perforation of the outer sheath which led to the failure to the deploy the stent graft.Tip invagination and break of the marker band were considered corresponding cascading events.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 the preparation of the device the instructions for use state: 'flush the stent graft lumen with sterile saline by using a small volume syringe close the stopcock when flushing is complete and remove the syringe from the luer port'.Regarding the precautions prior and during deployment the instructions for use states 'prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure' and 'if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device.The instructions for use state regarding the accessories: 'the use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended; prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location'.The packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.D4 (expiry date: 03/2023).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly was unable to be deployed.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12720898
• MDR Text Key: 279065444
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01922
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008295
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008295
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEL12060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEL12060
• Device Lot Number: ANEQ4815
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1