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

Model Number AVSM07100

Device Problems Premature Activation (1484); Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 01/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiration date: 05/2024).Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure via distal access to treat thrombosed arteriovenous graft, the stent graft allegedly jumped several centimeter forward which resulted in malposition of device during deployment and failed.It was further reported that, the device was removed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure via distal access to treat thrombosed arteriovenous graft, the stent graft allegedly jumped several centimeter forward which resulted in malposition of device during deployment and failed.It was further reported that, the device was removed.The procedure was completed using another device.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.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 delivery system was not returned and no x-ray images were provided to verify the reported malpositioning of the stent.Based on information available, the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.A definite root cause for the event experienced by the customer could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, the potential issue was found addressed.Based on the instructions for use supplied with this product delivery system specific events that could be associated with clinical complications include but are not limited to premature deployment, inaccurate deployment, high deployment forces.Regarding correct deployment the instructions for use states: "maintain a stationary hold on the white stability sheath during covered stent deployment (¿).Hold the white stability sheath as close as possible to the introducer without touching the dark brown moving catheter of the distal catheter assembly.Maintain the remainder of the white stability sheath (.) relaxed and avoid tension." regarding preparation 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." h10: (expiration date: 05/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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: device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure via distal access to treat thrombosed arteriovenous graft, the stent graft allegedly jumped several centimeter forward which resulted in malposition of device during deployment and failed.It was further reported that, the second stent was placed to overlap the first stent graft.The procedure was completed using another device.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.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 delivery system was not returned and no x-ray images were provided to verify the reported malpositioning of the stent.Based on information available, the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.A definite root cause for the event experienced by the customer could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, the potential issue was found addressed.Based on the instructions for use supplied with this product delivery system specific events that could be associated with clinical complications include but are not limited to premature deployment, inaccurate deployment, high deployment forces.Regarding correct deployment the instructions for use states: "maintain a stationary hold on the white stability sheath during covered stent deployment (¿).Hold the white stability sheath as close as possible to the introducer without touching the dark brown moving catheter of the distal catheter assembly.Maintain the remainder of the white stability sheath (.) relaxed and avoid tension.".Regarding preparation 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.".H10: d4 (expiration date: 05/2024), g3.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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 : device not returned.

• 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: 16316153
• MDR Text Key: 309073940
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741106262
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741106262
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AVSM07100
• Device Catalogue Number: AVSM07100
• Device Lot Number: ANGS1478
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2023
• 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