MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG VENOVO VENOUS STENT

Model Number VENUM14120

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.(expiry date: 06/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent was allegedly bent at tip and crushed over itself.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a review of manufacturing records was not performed, as additional complaints have not been reported for this lot.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, the lot history records of this lot were 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.Investigation summary: the device was not available for evaluation, and images demonstrating stent or delivery system were not provided.The alleged issue could not be re produced which led to an inconclusive evaluation result.Based on the information available the investigation is closed with inconclusive result.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product the potential issue was found addressed.The instructions for use state: 'examine the stent system for any damage.If it is suspected that the sterility or performance of the stent system has been compromised, the device must not be used.', and 'if excessive force is felt during stent deployment, do not force the delivery system.Remove the delivery system and replace with a new unit.' in regards to pre dilation, the instructions for use state: 'predilation of chronic lesions with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.' holding and handling of the device throughout the procedure including accessories to be used, unpacking, and preparation was found addressed in the instructions for use.H10: d4 (expiry date: 06/2022), the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly bent at the tip and crushed over itself.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VENOVO VENOUS STENT
• Type of Device: VENOUS STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• MDR Report Key: 11699240
• MDR Text Key: 246458573
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00261
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QAN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741103452
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741103452
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P180037
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/21/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VENUM14120
• Device Catalogue Number: VENUM14120
• Device Lot Number: ANET3822
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other