Catalog Number UNKNOWN LIFESTREAM |
Device Problem
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the lifestream balloon expandable vascular covered stent products that are cleared in the us.The 510 k number and pro code for the lifestream balloon expandable vascular covered stent products are identified.No medical records were provided; however x-rays were provided to the manufacturer and are under review.As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records has not been performed.The device is not available for return.The investigation 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 that post stent graft fenestration stent treatment in an aortic stent graft procedure an endoleak was allegedly identified.It was further reported that additional medical intervention (re-treatment) was required to cover the endoleak by relining with another manufacturer's stent graft.There was no impact or consequence to the patient post intervention procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Note that the only other change is to the investigation summary.A complete manufacturing review could not be conducted, as the lot number was not reported for this device.Based on the images provided, contrast extravasation was demonstrated just superior to the hepatic and splenic artery bifurcation was confirmed.Based on the images provided, there was no contrast extravasation was demonstrated just superior to the hepatic and splenic artery bifurcation post stent deployment was confirmed.The result of the investigation is confirmed.Images supplied of the condition confirmed that contrast extravasation was demonstrated just superior to the hepatic and splenic artery bifurcation.The sample was not returned for evaluation.The definitive root cause for the reported endoleak issue could not be determined based upon available information however it is likely that the use of the device off label was the contributing factor in the reported event.The event description outlines that the stent was used in an aortic stent graft process procedure.The lifestream stent is intended only in the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the common and external iliac arteries.The ifu for the lifestream product was reviewed for information relevant to the reported event: the event description outlines that the stent was used in an aortic stent graft process procedure.This is off label use of the device.The lifestream stent is intended only in the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the common and external iliac arteries.
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Event Description
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It was reported that post stent graft fenestration stent treatment in an aortic stent graft procedure an endoleak was allegedly identified.It was further reported that additional medical intervention (re-treatment) was required to cover the endoleak by relining with another manufacturer's stent graft.There was no impact or consequence to the patient post intervention procedure.
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Event Description
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It was reported that post stent graft fenestration stent treatment in an aortic stent graft procedure an endoleak was allegedly identified.It was further reported that additional medical intervention (re-treatment ) was required to cover the endoleak by relining with another manufacturer's stent graft.There was no impact or consequence to the patient post intervention procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A complete manufacturing review could not be conducted, as the lot number was not reported for this device.The result of the investigation is confirmed.Two x-rays supplied for clearstream review appear to show the endoleak as described in the event description.The sample was not returned for evaluation.The definitive root cause for the reported endoleak issue could not be determined based upon available information however it is likely that the use of the device off label was the contributing factor in the reported event.The event description outlines that the stent was used in an aortic stent graft process procedure.The lifestream stent is intended only in the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the common and external iliac arteries.The ifu for the lifestream product was reviewed for information relevant to the reported event: the event description outlines that the stent was used in an aortic stent graft process procedure.This is off label use of the device.The lifestream stent is intended only in the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the common and external iliac arteries.(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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