MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG LIFESTENT 5F VASCULAR STENT

Model Number 5F050603CS

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 10/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure through contralateral cfa to treat claudication , the device was minimally difficult to advance and it was further reported that the outer white sheath of the stent was allegedly removed and separated from the catheter.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 06/2024).

Manufacturer Narrative

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: the sample was not returned for evaluation and image was not provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported issue.The lesion was pre dilated and the vessel was not tortuous/ calcified in nature; a force increase was not felt; system compatible introducer and guidewire were used.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product the potential issue was found addressed.The instructions for use state: 'do not constrict the delivery system during stent deployment.If excessive force is felt during stent deployment, do not force the stent system.Remove the stent system and replace with a new unit.' in regards to pre dilation the instructions for use state: 'pre-dilatation of the lesion with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.' under materials required the instructions for use state: '5f (1.67 mm) or larger introducer sheath (¿) 0.014 inch (0.36 mm) - 0.035 inch (0.89 mm) diameter guidewire'.In regards to removal difficulty the instructions for use state: 'if resistance is met while retracting the delivery system over a guidewire, remove the delivery system and guidewire together.' holding and handling of the system throughout deployment was found sufficiently described.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 through contralateral cfa to treat claudication through minimally calcified path, the device was minimally difficult to advance and it was further reported that the white outer sheath of the stent was allegedly separated from the catheter upon removal after deployment.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: LIFESTENT 5F VASCULAR STENT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• 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: 12843817
• MDR Text Key: 281600244
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00600
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741120626
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741120626
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P070014
• 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: 02/07/2022

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 Model Number: 5F050603CS
• Device Catalogue Number: 5F050603CS
• Device Lot Number: ANFT3326
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/22/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/19/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 82 KG
• Patient Race: White