MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG COVERA PLUS VASCULAR COVERED STENT

Catalog Number AASME07040

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problem Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 07/01/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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: 11/2021).Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during sent deployment procedure, the sent allegedly partially occluded and resulting in a high grade stenosis.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that during sent deployment procedure, the sent allegedly partially occluded and resulting in a high grade stenosis.It was further reported that device allegedly misplaced.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the covera plus vascular covered stent products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the covera plus vascular covered stent catheter products are identified in d2 and g4.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 stent remains implanted.No x-ray images were provided for evaluation.Pre dilation as well as post dilation was performed.However, there was an alleged misplacement during initial stent placement.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, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risk.Based on the instructions for use, complications and adverse events associated with the use of the covera plus vascular covered stent may include the usual complications associated with endovascular stent and covered stent placement and dialysis shunt revisions, which includes restenosis of the target vessel or migrations and misplacement.Regarding pre and post dilation, the instructions for use states: "pre-dilate the stenosis with a pta balloon catheter of appropriate length and diameter for the lesion to be treated" and "post dilate the covered stent with an angioplasty balloon sized appropriately as to ensure complete wall apposition to the reference vessel.Avoid balloon dilation in the healthy, non-stenosed segment of the vessel." h10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 11/2021).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: COVERA PLUS VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12126055
• MDR Text Key: 260243254
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P170042
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: AASME07040
• Device Lot Number: ANDY3262
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male