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

Model Number AVSM10080

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 06/22/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 10/2023).Device pending return.

Event Description

It was reported that three months and eleven days post stent placement, the stent was allegedly found to be kinked.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that three months and eleven days post stent graft placement procedure, the stent graft was allegedly found to be kinked.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, 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 not available for evaluation.The stent graft remains implanted and photos of the alleged deformed stent were not provided for evaluation which leads to inconclusive results.It is only know that the stent graft was re-expanded after pta.Based on the provided information and as no images or videos were provided with the alleged failure, the investigation is closed with inconclusive results.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 precautions the instructions for use states: "prior to covered stent implantation refer to the sizing table and read the instructions for use.Careful attention should be paid to ensure the device is appropriately sized to the vessel diameter, taking into account any change in the vessel diameter that may have resulted from previous interventions.For an av graft access, utilize the graft diameter as the reference vessel and for an av fistula access, utilize the inflow vein diameter as the reference vessel." and "post dilation of the covered stent must be performed using an appropriately sized pta balloon catheter to avoid damage to the covered stent.The covered stent cannot be post dilated beyond its labeled diameter.The flared distal end does not require post dilation".The instructions for use equally further indicates that "kinking and insufficient covered stent expansion" may occur as complications.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 10/2023), 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.

• 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: 16769690
• MDR Text Key: 313585825
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00142
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741106408
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741106408
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/27/2023

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 Model Number: AVSM10080
• Device Catalogue Number: AVSM10080
• Device Lot Number: ANFX4111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/02/2023
• 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