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

Catalog Number FVL14120

Device Problem Misfire (2532)

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

Event Date 05/31/2023

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.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2024) h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement.Only the first part of the graft deployed into the vessel and the remaining parts allegedly did not deploy.There was no reported patient injury.

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.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 sample was not returned for evaluation.Images were provided for review.Provided images demonstrate the bloody product outside patient after the event.The stent graft visibly was partially deployed.It was not known whether the images were taken before or after trying outside patient.The investigation leads to confirmed result for partial deployment.Based on the provided information and evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is closed with confirmed results for misfire.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 preparation of the device the instruction for use state that '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 the anatomy of the placement site the instruction 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 instruction 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 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2024), g3.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 graft placement.Only the first part of the graft deployed into the vessel and the remaining parts allegedly did not deploy.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: 17296212
• MDR Text Key: 319415053
• Report Number: 9681442-2023-00264
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741145377
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741145377
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RS
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: FVL14120
• Device Lot Number: ANFV0119
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2023
• 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