MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE VIABAHN VBX BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS; ILIAC COVERED STENT, ARTERIAL

Model Number BXA085901A

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

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

Event Date 05/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

The following was reported to gore: on an unknown date in (b)(6) 2020, the patient presented with an unknown etiology in the left iliac artery and underwent treatment using a gore® viabahn® vbx balloon expandable endoprosthesis (vbx).The physician advanced the vbx device to the treatment zone and deployed the endoprosthesis.Upon successful deployment, attempts were made to deflate the balloon but were unsuccessful and confirmed by observation of contrast.The physician then used a new indeflator and syringes to attempt deflation, but were also unsuccessful.The physician continued deflation attempts for an extended period of time until a secondary physician could assist.The physicians then used a wire to pop the vbx balloon and completed the procedure.Reportedly, there were no observable kinks in the balloon line.The patient tolerated the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following information was added: a2: patient age: 67 years old.A3: patient gender: male.Additionally, the incoming original mdr report has been included as an attachment.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device was returned for evaluation so the following evaluation is based on information obtained from the event description and communication summary.Each device is 100% verified in process to inflate and deflate.The device history file was reviewed, and no anomalies were identified.Machine history files were reviewed, and no non-routine maintenance was identified.Based on the device evaluation performed, no manufacturing anomalies were identified to which the event could be definitively attributed.

• Brand Name: GORE VIABAHN VBX BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
• Type of Device: ILIAC COVERED STENT, ARTERIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• MDR Report Key: 10833069
• MDR Text Key: 217672747
• Report Number: 2017233-2020-01445
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PRL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132637324
• UDI-Public: 00733132637324
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• PMA/PMN Number: P160021
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/12/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/12/2022
• Device Model Number: BXA085901A
• Device Catalogue Number: BXA085901A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 67 YR