MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG COVERA VASCULAR COVERED STENT

Model Number AVSM10060

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Restenosis (4576)

Event Date 10/07/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Investigation summary: the stent remains implanted.No x-ray images were provided for evaluation.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported issue.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, it was found that the instructions for use (ifu) sufficiently address the potential risk.Based on the instructions for use complications and adverse events associated with the use of the covera vascular covered stent may include the usual complications associated with endovascular stent and covered stent placement and dialysis shunt revisions, which includes restenosis of the target vessel.In regards to pta the instructions for use state: 'pre-dilate the stenosis with a pta balloon catheter of appropriate length and diameter for the lesion to be treated'.And 'post dilate the covered stent with an angioplasty balloon sized appropriately as to ensure complete wall apposition to the reference vessel.Avoid balloon dilation in the healthy, non-stenosed segment of the vein'.Holding and handling of system was found described, in particular the instructions for use state: 'do not touch the distal catheter assembly (i.E.The dark brown catheter segment) during covered stent deployment since this may interfere with covered stent deployment and may lead to misplacement'.(expiration date: 12/2022).

Event Description

It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, that approximately three months post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard pta was used to successfully treat the target lesion.The current status of the patient is not provided.

Event Description

It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, that approximately three months post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to successfully treat the target lesion.It was further reported that approximately one year and eight days post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to successfully treat the target lesion.It was also reported that approximately one year, one month, and nine days post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to successfully treat the target lesion.Furthermore, approximately one year five months post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to successfully treat the target lesion.Moreover, approximately one year nine months and twenty four days post index procedure, stenosis in target lesion was observed and standard percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was used to successfully treat the target lesion.Reportedly, there have been no documented device deficiencies, no reported adverse events, and no secondary stage procedures were reported for this subject to date.The current status of the patient is not provided.

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.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Investigation summary: the stent was not returned for evaluation.The stent remains implanted.No x-ray images were provided for evaluation.Pre-dilation as well as post-dilation was performed; there was no report of any irregularities or complication during initial stent placement.Based on the information available, the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risk.Based on the instructions for use complications and adverse events associated with the use of the covera vascular covered stent may include the usual complications associated with endovascular stent and covered stent placement and dialysis shunt revisions, which includes restenosis of the target vessel.In regards to pta the instructions for use states: 'pre-dilate the stenosis with a pta balloon catheter of appropriate length and diameter for the lesion to be treated' and 'post dilate the covered stent with an angioplasty balloon sized appropriately as to ensure complete wall apposition to the reference vessel.Avoid balloon dilation in the healthy, non-stenosed segment of the vein'.Holding and handling of system was found described, in particular the instructions for use states: 'do not touch the distal catheter assembly (i.E.The dark brown catheter segment) during covered stent deployment since this may interfere with covered stent deployment and may lead to misplacement'.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.

• Brand Name: COVERA VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR COVERED 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14191923
• MDR Text Key: 289953459
• Report Number: 9681442-2022-00124
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741106392
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741106392
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P170042
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Study
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AVSM10060
• Device Catalogue Number: AVSM10060
• Device Lot Number: ANEZ0852
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/06/2024
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: Black Or African American