MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG VENOVO VENOUS STENT

Model Number VENUM16120

Device Problem Activation Failure (3270)

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

Event Date 04/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: a voluntary recall has been initiated for the venovo¿ venous stent system 9f which was product catalog/lot number specific.Reportedly the proximal end of the stent does not immediately expand upon deployment.The proximal end of the stent remains connected to the delivery system.As a result of the field action, this event is being reported as a malfunction reportable event.H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure in the iliac vein and into the inferior vena cava via bilateral groin access, stent was allegedly stuck to the stent cushion.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: a voluntary recall has been initiated for the venovo¿ venous stent system 9f which was product catalog/lot number specific.Reportedly the proximal end of the stent does not immediately expand upon deployment.The proximal end of the stent remains connected to the delivery system.As a result of the field action, this event is being reported as a malfunction reportable event.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 physical device was not returned for evaluation and no x-ray images were provided for review which leads to inconclusive evaluation result.Therefore, based on the information available the investigation is closed with inconclusive result for stent expansion issue.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Stent placement in the vena cava is off label.Labeling review: a review of the relevant instructions for use for this product was conducted.The instructions for use was found to address potential worst case complications and adverse events potentially related to expansion issue such as incorrect positioning of the stent requiring further stenting or surgery, intimal injury, stent fracture, and malposition.The venovo venous stent system is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction.H10: d4 (expiration date: 09/2024), g3 h11: d4 (medical device lot number), h6 (method) 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure in the iliac vein and into the inferior vena cava via bilateral groin access, stent was allegedly stuck to the stent cushion.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VENOVO VENOUS STENT
• Type of Device: VENOUS 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: 16973675
• MDR Text Key: 315659612
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741103599
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741103599
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P180037
• 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
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/03/2023

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: VENUM16120
• Device Catalogue Number: VENUM16120
• Device Lot Number: ANGW1558
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/19/2023
• 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
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1897-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female