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Model Number 40S06 |
Device Problems
Occlusion Within Device (1423); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Stenosis (2263)
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Event Date 11/20/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device, no medical records, or no medical images were provided to the manufacturer.The lot number for the device was not provided; therefore, a review of the device history records could not be performed.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, approximately 159 days post conduit implant, the subject experienced stenosis of vascular access which was moderate in intensity.The subject presented to their 6-month protocol visit with swelling.Duplex ultrasound did not visualize stenosis; however, stenosis was suspected.A fistulogram revealed venous anastomotic stenosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.At the time of reporting, the event was unresolved.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: a complete manufacturing review could not be conducted for the investigation as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Images and medical records were not provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the device.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: adverse reactions: potential complications which may occur with any surgical procedure involving a vascular prosthesis include, but are not limited to: disruption or tearing of the suture line, graft, and/or host vessel; suture hole bleeding; graft redundancy; thrombosis, embolic events, occlusion or stenosis; ultrafiltration; seroma formation; swelling of the implanted limb; formation of hematoma or pseudoaneurysm; infection; aneurysm/dilation; blood leakage; hemorrhage; steal syndrome; and/or skin erosion.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, approximately 159 days post conduit implant, the subject experienced stenosis of vascular access which was moderate in intensity.The subject presented to their 6-month protocol visit with swelling.Duplex ultrasound did not visualize stenosis; however, stenosis was suspected.A fistulogram revealed venous anastomotic stenosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.At the time of reporting, the event was unresolved.There was no reported patient injury.It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, that at approximately six months and at ten months post conduit implant, angiograms demonstrated stenosis at the venous anastomosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.It was further reported that at approximately 11 months post conduit implant, the subject withdrew consent and the event was considered unresolved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A complete manufacturing review could not be conducted for the investigation as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Images and medical records were not provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the device.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: adverse reactions: potential complications which may occur with any surgical procedure involving a vascular prosthesis include, but are not limited to: disruption or tearing of the suture line, graft, and/or host vessel; suture hole bleeding; graft redundancy; thrombosis, embolic events, occlusion or stenosis; ultrafiltration; seroma formation; swelling of the implanted limb; formation of hematoma or pseudoaneurysm; infection; aneurysm/dilation; blood leakage; hemorrhage; steal syndrome; and/or skin erosion.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, approximately 159 days post conduit implant, the subject experienced stenosis of vascular access which was moderate in intensity.The subject presented to their 6-month protocol visit with swelling.Duplex ultrasound did not visualize stenosis; however, stenosis was suspected.A fistulogram revealed venous anastomotic stenosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.At the time of reporting, the event was unresolved.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: a complete manufacturing review could not be conducted for the investigation as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Images and medical records were not provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the device.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: adverse reactions: potential complications which may occur with any surgical procedure involving a vascular prosthesis include, but are not limited to: disruption or tearing of the suture line, graft, and/or host vessel; suture hole bleeding; graft redundancy; thrombosis, embolic events, occlusion or stenosis; ultrafiltration; seroma formation; swelling of the implanted limb; formation of hematoma or pseudoaneurysm; infection; aneurysm/dilation; blood leakage; hemorrhage; steal syndrome; and/or skin erosion.A review of product labeling documents (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, and unit label) showed that the product labeling is adequate.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, approximately 159 days post conduit implant, the subject experienced stenosis of vascular access which was moderate in intensity.The subject presented to their 6-month protocol visit with swelling.Duplex ultrasound did not visualize stenosis; however, stenosis was suspected.A fistulogram revealed venous anastomotic stenosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.At the time of reporting, the event was unresolved.There was no reported patient injury.It was reported through the results of a clinical trial, that at approximately six months and at ten months post conduit implant, angiograms demonstrated stenosis at the venous anastomosis, which improved after balloon angioplasty.It was further reported that at approximately 11 months post conduit implant, the subject withdrew consent and the event was considered unresolved.
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