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

Catalog Number FVL14100

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Positioning Failure (1158); Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a stent graft was difficult to deploy, which occurred during the attempt to place two stent grafts during the same procedure.The delivery system of this stent graft was properly flushed.As reported, the y-adapter got disconnected from the delivery catheter.The stent graft was deployed after much effort but misplaced due to proximal migration.There was no reported patient injury.

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 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: 04/2025.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.Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that a stent graft could not be deployed in the patient.This occurred during the attempt to place two stent grafts during the same procedure.The delivery system of this stent graft was properly flushed.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: additional information was received, and the file was reassessed for reportability, and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.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: d4 (expiration date: 04/2025), g3 h11: b5, h6 (device) 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: 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: 16618533
• MDR Text Key: 312225724
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00102
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741145360
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741145360
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/25/2023

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: FVL14100
• Device Lot Number: ANGR1562
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/25/2023
• 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