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

Model Number FEM12040

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Material Perforation (2205); Misfire (2532); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 12/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

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 to the manufacturer for evaluation.Based on the investigation performed in the laboratory, one of the struts of the stent graft was identified perforating the sheath.This caused the stent graft to get stuck inside the sheath and to only allow its partial deployment.Additionally, it deformed the marker band on its proximal end.In this case, the customer reported to have placed the proximal end of the stent in a mildly curved section of the lumen.Additionally, the system was appropriately flushed and appropriate guidewire was used.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported issues.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.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 states '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¿, ¿higher deployment force may be encountered (¿) in tortuous anatomy¿, 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 states 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.(expiry date: 02/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement in the left subclavian vein to treat a stenosis, the stent graft got stuck and failed to deploy.The procedure was completed with another device.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: 13497215
• MDR Text Key: 285330462
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00080
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008639
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008639
• 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
• Report Date: 01/12/2022

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: FEM12040
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM12040
• Device Lot Number: ANFP0741
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/12/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/09/2022
• 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