MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL EU 4.5X22MM STENT 12 MM DW TIP; INTRACRANIAL NEUROVASCULAR STENT

Catalog Number ENC452212

Device Problems Premature Activation (1484); Failure to Advance (2524)

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

Event Date 01/05/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Section e1.(b)(6).Section h3 - the device is available to be returned for evaluation and testing.However, it has not been received to date as indicated as ¿other¿ in this section as the reason for non-evaluation.If the device returns, a device investigation will be performed.Missing information from this report is identified as blank; this information was not provided in the reported event or available at the time of report submission.The company is seeking this information through the event investigation.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by cerenovus, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, cerenovus, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.This is one of two products involved with the complaint and the associated manufacturer report numbers are 3008114965-2024-00115.

Event Description

As reported by the field, during a vascular stent placement, an eu 4.5x22mm stent 12 mm dw tip intracranial stent (enc452212, 7632762) became impeded in the prowler select plus 150/5cm microcatheter (606s255x, 31040323) and could not pass through the microcatheter (mc).The physician removed the microcatheter and stent from the patient and switched new devices to complete the surgery.The stent body was found to be separated prematurely from the delivery wire.There was no patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Section b5: additional event information received on 26-jan-2024 indicated that they were able to torque the device.There was no evidence of physical material within the device.The resistance was felt at the distal end of the microcatheter.No other devices were successfully used with the concomitant device prior to the encountered resistance.The mc did kink.No excessive force was used with the stent.There was no procedural delays due to the event.Complaint conclusion: as reported by the field, during a vascular stent placement, an eu 4.5x22mm stent 12 mm dw tip intracranial stent (enc452212, 7632762) became impeded in the prowler select plus 150/5cm microcatheter (606s255x, 31040323) and could not pass through the microcatheter (mc).The physician removed the microcatheter and stent from the patient and switched new devices to complete the surgery.The stent body was found to be separated prematurely from the delivery wire.There was no patient injury reported.Additional event information received on 26-jan-2024 indicated that they were able to torque the device.There was no evidence of physical material within the device.The resistance was felt at the distal end of the microcatheter.No other devices were successfully used with the concomitant device prior to the encountered resistance.The mc did kink.No excessive force was used with the stent.There was no procedural delays due to the event.A non-sterile eu 4.5x22mm stent 12 mm dw tip was received contained in the decontamination pouch.Upon receiving the device, a visual inspection was performed, and it was noted that the stent was already detached from the unit.The delivery wire and the introducer were in good condition (i.E., no kinks, bents, or elongations).Microscopic inspection was performed on the stent component.It was observed to be in good condition; there was no structural damage (i.E., no broken struts, no kinks); also, it was noted fully expanded, both ends can be noted as completely flared.The retraction bump and marker distance were subjected to dimensional analysis, and all measurements were found to be within specification.Since the distance between the delivery wire tip and reference marker was found to be within specifications, manufacturing or design defects.The customer complaint regarding a stent being prematurely separated was confirmed since the stent was noted as already separated from the delivery system; based on this condition, the issue regarding a stent being impeded in the microcatheter cannot be evaluated through functional testing.The stent must be inside the introducer tube to perform the functional analysis.Additionally, none of the returned components present damages that suggest that they were forcibly advanced.With the limited information available, a conclusive cause cannot be determined; however, it is possible that clinical and procedural factors, including device manipulation and operator's technique, may have contributed to the reported failure.At this time, there is no evidence to support that the issue reported in the complaint is a result of a defect inherently related to the device.Lake region medical did review the device history records relative to the manufacturing, inspecting and packaging of the lot 7632762.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As part of the cerenovus quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no capa activity is required.It should be noted that product failure could be caused by multiple factors.The instructions for use (ifu) do contain the following recommendations: if resistance is met during manipulation, determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.Do not apply undue force if resistance is encountered at any point during stent manipulation.Withdraw the unit and advance a new one.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended to identify statistical signals for consideration of further correction action.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.

• Brand Name: EU 4.5X22MM STENT 12 MM DW TIP
• Type of Device: INTRACRANIAL NEUROVASCULAR STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle neuchatel CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): CERENOVUS INC; 325 paramount dr; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18562443
• MDR Text Key: 333473416
• Report Number: 3008114965-2024-00114
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NJE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: H60001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ENC452212
• Device Lot Number: 7632762
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2022
• 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
• Treatment: PROWLER SELECT PLUS 150/5CM.
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female