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

Model Number FEM14040

Device Problems Break (1069); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Difficult to Remove (1528); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/14/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

No medical records or no medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that upon removal of the delivery system post bareback stent graft deployment next to the arterial anastomosis of the vein of the right upper arm fistula, the tip of the delivery system allegedly broke off from the device and migrated to the pulmonary artery of the lung of the patient.The tip of the delivery system remained inside the patient.Current patient status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was performed.The lot records have been 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.The review shows that no remarkable incidents occurred during the manufacturing process.No relevant manufacturing process changes were implemented, that could have led to the event reported.No additional complaint has been reported for this lot number previously.Investigation summary: based on the returned stent graft delivery system, a break of the tip of the distal end of the outer sheath could be confirmed; the distal tip including radiopaque sheath marker was found torn off.The outer sheath was found to be elongated, which indicated that high deployment forces were present during deployment.A migration of the detached part could not be confirmed, as no x-ray images were provided.Based on the sample returned no indication for a manufacturing related cause could be found.However, based on the information available and the evaluation of the sample returned, a definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the labeling supplied with this product it was found that the instructions for use (ifu) sufficiently address the potential risk.The ifu states: "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 the anatomy of the placement site the ifu states: "the safety and effectiveness of the device when placed across a tight bend including the terminal cephalic arch or across the elbow joint has not been evaluated.Prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure." regarding the use of accessories the ifu states: "materials required for the fluency® plus endovascular stent graft procedure: introducer sheath with appropriate inner diameter".(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that upon removal of the delivery system post bareback stent graft deployment next to the arterial anastomosis of the vein of the right upper arm fistula, the tip of the delivery system allegedly broke off from the device and migrated to the pulmonary artery of the lung of the patient.The tip of the delivery system remained inside the patient.Patient status is unknown.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstrasse 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 6939295
• MDR Text Key: 89022093
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01319
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008684
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008684(17)200615(10)ANBT1919
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/10/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/10/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/15/2020
• Device Model Number: FEM14040
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM14040
• Device Lot Number: ANBT1919
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/06/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2017
• 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 Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Weight: 74