MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Model Number FEM10080

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158); Retraction Problem (1536); Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577)

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

Event Date 08/23/2021

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: 09/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft procedure, the device allegedly failed to deploy.It was further reported that stent was allegedly deployed in sheath and had a difficulty on removing.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft procedure, the device allegedly failed to deploy.It was further reported that stent was allegedly deployed in sheath and had a difficulty on removing.Reportedly deployed mechanism was cracked.The procedure was completed by 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 sample was not returned for evaluation and image was not provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported issues.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.The instructions for use state: 'if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device of the same size.' regarding the preparation of the device the instructions for use states 'flush the stent graft lumen with sterile saline by using a small volume syringe.A) attach the syringe to the luer port at the back of the endovascular system (.).B) attach the syringe to the luer port on the y-adapter, (.) close the stopcock when flushing is complete and remove the syringe from the luer port'.Regarding the precautions prior and during deployment the instructions for use states 'prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure'.The instructions for use states regarding the accessories 'the use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended; prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location'.The packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.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: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• 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: 12494067
• MDR Text Key: 272124057
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01745
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008608
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008608
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEM10080
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM10080
• Device Lot Number: ANDW3428
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2022
• 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