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

Model Number FEM08060

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 02/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the device allegedly crack near the hub.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: 04/2023).Device pending return.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 to the manufacturer for evaluation.Based on the investigation performed in the laboratory, the outer sheath was found fractured and the stent graft was found on place.The fracture was confirmed as the main issue to the reported event, which led to the application of high release forces and the deformation of the guiding metal tube.No blood could be found on the sheath.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is confirmed for the fracture of the outer sheath as the main issue and the deformation of the guiding metal tube as the cascading event.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 an introducer size of 9f and 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the device allegedly crack near the hub.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: 13648746
• MDR Text Key: 286433612
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008493
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008493
• 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: 03/16/2022

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: FEM08060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM08060
• Device Lot Number: ANER0366
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/04/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/02/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA 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