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

Catalog Number FEM10120

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158); Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532)

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

Event Date 11/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the device allegedly failed to deploy.It was further reported that the outside sheath on the shaft had allegedly broken.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 stent delivery system was returned for evaluation; the stent graft was partially deployed, and the sheath was fractured which leads to confirmed results.It is considered the fracturing of the sheath lead to the incomplete deployment of the stent graft.Based on the available information and evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is closed with confirmed results for partial deployment and sheath fracture.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 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiration date: 06/2026).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 AZ 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: 18638208
• MDR Text Key: 334677133
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• 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
• Report Date: 01/31/2024

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 Catalogue Number: FEM10120
• Device Lot Number: ANHT0996
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/05/2024
• 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