MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR RX HERCULINK ELITE STENT SYSTEM; STENT, RENAL

Model Number 1011493-15

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 12/10/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that prior to the procedure, the 5.0x15mm herculink elite balloon was observed to be ruptured when the device was flushed and air aspiration was pulled.There was no patient involvement.A new 5.0x15mm herculink elite stent delivery system was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported leak was unable to be confirmed as the device was able to hold negative and positive pressure without any leaks noted.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints reported from this lot.Potential factors that could cause this leak include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, damage to the bes, damage to the prep/inflation device, loose connections, or the technique used to prep the device.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported leak.The noted kink on the stent, balloon and inner member likely occurred during packing for return analysis.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Device code 4008 was removed.

• Brand Name: RX HERCULINK ELITE STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: STENT, RENAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• MDR Report Key: 11083424
• MDR Text Key: 225758290
• Report Number: 2024168-2020-10961
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648078019
• UDI-Public: 08717648078019
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P110001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 1011493-15
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011493-15
• Device Lot Number: 0021361
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/18/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1