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

Model Number FEM14060

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 06/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an stent graft placement procedure via right arteriovenous graft, the stent allegedly break off of the deployment shaft during deployment.There was no reported patient injury,.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 05/2025).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure via right arteriovenous graft, the stent allegedly break off of the deployment shaft during deployment.It was further reported that the stent catheter fragment was allegedly manipulated into the right external iliac vein and a stent was deployed to the fragment and wedged against the wall.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 stent delivery system was returned for evaluation and the stent graft was completely deployed and missing since it was placed in the patient.The tip of the transparent distal catheter was broken, detached and missing which leads to confirmed results.It was reported that the vessel was not calcified and straight, pre-dilation was performed, a 10f introducer was used and the device was flushed.Therefore, based on the provided information and the evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is closed with confirmed results for catheter break and detachment of the catheter tip.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.The instructions for use state: 'if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device'.Regarding preparation of the device the instructions 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 instructions 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 instructions for use states: "prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location.The use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended".The packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: b5, d4 (expiration date: 05/2025), g3, 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.

• 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 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: 17297932
• MDR Text Key: 318965428
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00514
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008691
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008691
• 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: 07/20/2023

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: FEM14060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM14060
• Device Lot Number: ANGS2332
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/26/2023
• 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: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 82 KG
• Patient Race: White