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

Model Number FEM08080

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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: 08/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation of a stent graft placement procedure, the plastic piece broke off.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

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.Investigation summary: the delivery system was returned for evaluation and the broken piece of the proximal luer port was still attached to a syringe loaded with fluid which leads to confirmed results for a break.It was reported that the part broke off while the customer was flushing the device.Based on the evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is closed with confirmed results for break.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.With regards to preparation, the instructions for use states: "attach the syringe to the luer port at the back of the endovascular system and flush the endovascular system until saline leaks from the distal tip of the catheter" and "carefully remove the endovascular system from its packaging and inspect packaging and system for any damage or defects".H10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2024), g3.H11: section a through f: the information provide 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation of a stent graft placement procedure, the plastic piece broke off.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 16610596
• MDR Text Key: 312407054
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008509
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008509
• 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: 05/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEM08080
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM08080
• Device Lot Number: ANFV1998
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2023
• 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: 90 YR
• Patient Sex: Male