MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT RX ACCULINK CAROTID STENT SYSTEM

Catalog Number 1011340-40

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 07/07/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It is indicated that the device is not returning for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.The investigation concluded that a definitive cause for the reported patient effect could not be determined.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.It should be noted that the reported patient effect of restenosis is a known observed and potential patient effect as listed in the instructions for use (ifu).Although a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2013, an acculink stent was successfully implanted in the left internal carotid artery lesion.During a follow-up visit, on (b)(64) 2015, an ultrasound displayed increased velocities of the left internal carotid artery, indicating re-stenosis.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient was hospitalized.Another stent was implanted in the 90% re-stenosed left internal carotid artery.The stenosis resolved without sequela.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient was discharged home.There was no additional information provided.

• Brand Name: RX ACCULINK CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, TEMECULA, CA USA REG# 2024168; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 5196680
• MDR Text Key: 30207086
• Report Number: 2024168-2015-06532
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,study
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/02/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011340-40
• Device Lot Number: 2090461
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2012
• 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: ASPIRIN, CLOPIDOGREL
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Weight: 83