MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES EDWARDS COMMANDER DELIVERY SYSTEM; PULMONARY VALVE PROSTHESIS PERCUTANEOUSLY DELIVERED

Model Number 9600LDS20A

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546); Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 08/16/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is underway.

Event Description

As reported by and edwards lifesciences affiliate, regarding a 20mm sapien 3 valve in a pre-existing non-edwards stented valve via the left femoral vein using a non-edwards sheath (18f), when the 20mm commander delivery system balloon was attempted to be inflated the balloon leaked and did not inflate.All the devices (delivery system, valve, non-edwards sheath) were attempted to be removed as a unit.Resistance during withdrawal was encountered and the valve, delivery system nose cone and part of the balloon separated from the delivery system catheter.A surgical cutdown was done and all components were retrieved.A larger non-edwards sheath (24f) was inserted and a second 20mm sapien 3 valve and 20mm commander delivery system were used to complete the procedure successfully.The left femoral vein was repaired and the patient was transferred to the unit in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

The commander delivery system was returned to edwards for evaluation.Visual inspection revealed the distal tip was separated along with the working length of the balloon, radially and longitudinally.No balloon pieces appeared to be missing.The valve was returned separately from the delivery system, partially deployed.No applicable imagery was provided for review.Device history review (dhr) review was performed for the components most relevant to the reported event.The work orders did not reveal any manufacturing non-conformances that could have contributed to the reported event.Lot history review revealed no other similar complaints.Dimensional analysis of the inflation balloon single wall thickness was performed.All measurements were within specifications.The ifu and training manuals have been reviewed and no inadequacies were identified with regards to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.Complaint history review from september 2020 to august 2021 for the commander delivery system (all models and sizes) was performed for the appropriate complaint codes.Other similar complaints were identified.Available information suggests procedural factors (excessive manipulation, exposed valve apices, guidewire manipulation, high alignment forces, non-coaxial interaction with valve strut, valve alignment with damaged delivery system) may have contributed to the complaint events.A review of edwards lifesciences risk management documentation was performed for this case.The reported event is an anticipated risk of the transcatheter heart valve procedure, additional assessment of the failure mode is not required at this time.In this case, the complaints were confirmed based on the evaluation of the returned device.A review of the device history record, lot history, and complaint history did not provide any indication that a manufacturing non-conformance would have contributed to the complaint.A review of ifu/training materials revealed no deficiencies.The complaint description states, 'regarding a 20mm sapien 3 valve in a pre-existing non-edwards stented valve via the left femoral vein using an 18fr non edwards sheath.When the 20mm commander delivery system balloon was attempted to be inflated the balloon leaked and did not inflate.' as the patient had a pre-existing pulmonic valve, the balloon may have interacted with the valve while crossing and positioning.Such can potentially puncture the balloon and creating a channel for leakage.The complaint description, 'all the devices (delivery system, valve, non edwards sheath) were attempted to be removed as a unit.Resistance during withdrawal was encountered and the valve, delivery system nose cone and part of the balloon separated from the delivery system catheter.' as the balloon was likely punctured, the balloon profile may have been altered.It is possible the altered balloon may have caught on the sheath tip.It is likely that additional force was applied to overcome the withdrawal difficulties, resulting in the observed separation of the distal tip.Available information suggests patient factors (pre-existing valve) may have contributed to the delivery system balloon leakage.Procedural factors (withdrawal of altered balloon, excessive device manipulation) may have contributed to the reported withdrawal difficulties and subsequent surgical removal of the devices and repair of the femoral vein.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.No corrective or preventative actions are required at this time.

• Brand Name: EDWARDS COMMANDER DELIVERY SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PULMONARY VALVE PROSTHESIS PERCUTANEOUSLY DELIVERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: renee van dorne ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492506385
• MDR Report Key: 12450985
• MDR Text Key: 273106057
• Report Number: 2015691-2021-05089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NPV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103193930
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103193930(17)211009(10)63378623
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P140031
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/09/2021
• Device Model Number: 9600LDS20A
• Device Catalogue Number: 9600LDS20A
• Device Lot Number: 63378623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2020
• 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: 15 YR
• Patient Sex: Female