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

Model Number FEM12060

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Material Perforation (2205); Misfire (2532)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/03/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: based on the information available and the investigation performed, there is no indication that the product failed to meet its specification prior to shipment.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.Investigation summary: a stent graft delivery system was returned.Based on the evaluation of the returned sample the reported deployment issue could be confirmed.The stent graft was found partially released and the outer sheath was found to be elongated which indicated that increased friction affected the delivery system during attempt of stent graft deployment.Furthermore, the outer sheath was found perforated by stent graft strut, which made a complete stent graft deployment impossible.No indication was found for manufacturing related issues.Based on the information available and the evaluation of the sample, 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 (.)".Furthermore, the ifu states: "prior to loading the endovascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (¿).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment.".

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft deployment procedure in the upper arm via access in the lower arm, the stent graft allegedly failed to deploy.Therefore another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstrasse 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8244694
• MDR Text Key: 133058887
• Report Number: 2020394-2018-02315
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008646
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008646
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/14/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/14/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/25/2021
• Device Model Number: FEM12060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM12060
• Device Lot Number: ANCS3323
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/18/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/18/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2018
• 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 Age: 63 YR