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

Model Number FEM06100

Device Problems Misfire (2532); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 01/13/2022

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 return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiration date: 12/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the stent was allegedly deployed partially.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: 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, the stent graft was identified partially deployed and the outer sheath was found detached from the white swivel nut.The conditions of the sample indicate high release forces applied to the device.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is confirmed for the detachment of the outer sheath as the main issue and the partial deployment of the stent graft as the cascading event.The system was flushed, and appropriate guidewire was used.The procedure was performed bareback.The vesssel was not calcified or tortuous in nature.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 states 'flush the stent graft lumen with sterile saline by using a small volume syringe.(.).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 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 a 0.035" guidewire.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a sheath-less stent graft placement procedure to treat stenosis in the cephalic cannulation zone through a cephalic vein access, the stent graft allegedly partially deployed.The procedure was completed using 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: 13505379
• MDR Text Key: 286267211
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008417
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008417
• 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: 03/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEM06100
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM06100
• Device Lot Number: ANEZ0342
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2022
• 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