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

Catalog Number FVL10100

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532)

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

Event Date 02/17/2023

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 that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft 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 for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Expiration date: 04/2025.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure in the iliac artery, the outer sheath of the device allegedly broke.It was further reported that the stent was allegedly partially deployed.The procedure was completed using another device.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 that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft 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.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 graft delivery system was returned for evaluation; the outer sheath of the delivery system was found fractured and the stent graft was found partially deployed.Also, photos of the device provided by the customer show a contaminated device, with a fractured delivery system sheath and a partially deployed stent graft.It was reported that a 0.035" guidewire was used, the device was completely flushed and there was no calcification or tortuosity of the vessel.The device was also placed in the straight section of the vessel lumen.Based on the provided information and the evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is confirmed for a fractured outer sheath and a partially deployed stent graft.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: relevant labeling supplied with this product was reviewed.The instructions for use was found to address the potential risks.Regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use states: "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 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.H10: d4 (expiration date: 04/2025), g3 h11: h6 (result, conclusion) 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 : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure in the iliac artery, the outer sheath of the device allegedly broke.It was further reported that the stent was allegedly partially deployed.The procedure was completed using another device.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: 16562333
• MDR Text Key: 311597860
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00084
• 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,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/21/2023

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: ANGR0864
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/14/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/16/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/26/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 69 KG