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

Model Number FAS07070

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/17/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a manufacturing review could not be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.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 during a stent graft deployment procedure, the stent graft allegedly partially deployed.It was further reported that upon removal of the delivery system, the proximal end of the catheter was allegedly found to be broken.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft deployment procedure, the stent graft allegedly partially deployed.It was further reported that upon removal of the delivery system, the proximal end of the catheter was allegedly found to be broken.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Investigation summary: one flair endovascular stent graft system was returned for evaluation.The outer catheter was found to be broken and the stent graft partially deployed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for partial deployment and break.Potential factors which may have caused or contributed to the reported issue have been considered.The reported type of event may be related to a difficult patient anatomy or a challenging placement site, which may have led to increased friction force during deployment.Insufficient flushing of the device or use of inadequate accessories could be a contributing factor for the reported issue.It is unknown if the device was flushed prior to use.Outer catheter stretching was identified which indicates high frictional forces.The break is likely a result of additional force applied in an attempt to deploy the stent graft.However, the definitive root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: the review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.

• Brand Name: FLAIR ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 7953925
• MDR Text Key: 123420827
• Report Number: 2020394-2018-01894
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008967
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008967
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P060002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/07/2019

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 Model Number: FAS07070
• Device Catalogue Number: FAS07070
• Device Lot Number: ANAW4244
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2018
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/20/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/10/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/07/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1