MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG FLUENCY PLUS VASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Catalog Number FVL10100

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Flushing Problem (1252); Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 05/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Expiry date: 09/2024.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 the stent graft placement procedure, the device allegedly had flushing problem.It was reported that the stent allegedly had difficulty while deployment.Reportedly, the stent was mispositioned but was successfully deployed.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified in d2 and g4.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 and videos were provided for review.The stent graft was completely deployed (in the patient).The device was unable to be flushed through the luer-lock port on the y adapter which led to increased deployment forces.The user reported that a 10f introducer sheath was used.However the label recommends a 9f introducer sheath.Additionally the system should be straightened prior to deployment and the proximal end of the stent graft should be placed in a straight section of the lumen prior to deployment.In this case these steps were reportedly followed.The submitted videos show that there was resistance while the stent graft was being deployed.Based on the provided information the investigation is confirmed for flushing problem and difficult positioning.The reported use of the device to treat the portal vein represents an off-label use.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 preparation of the device the instructions for use state that 'prior to loading the vascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment.' regarding the anatomy of the placement site the instructions for use states: 'prior to stent graft deployment (.), ensure that the proximal stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of increased deployment forces and possible failure to deploy.' regarding accessories the instructions for use states: 'a super stiff guide wire (0.035 in.) is advanced from a femoral artery puncture site.Use an introducer sheath for the implant procedure'; the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.Regarding indications for use it states: 'for use in the iliac and femoral arteries¿.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2024), g3.H11: h6 (result, conclusion).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 the stent graft placement procedure, the device allegedly had flushing problem.It was reported that the stent allegedly had difficulty while deployment.Reportedly, the stent was mispositioned but was successfully deployed.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS VASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• 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: 14711666
• MDR Text Key: 295795210
• Report Number: 9681442-2022-00185
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741145247
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741145247
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: P130029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2022

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 Catalogue Number: FVL10100
• Device Lot Number: ANFW0281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/07/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/16/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/25/2022
• 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