MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG FLUENCY PLUS VASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Catalog Number FVL06100

Device Problems Break (1069); Positioning Failure (1158); Fracture (1260); Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 09/08/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft are identified.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2024).Device pending return.

Event Description

It was reported that during stent graft placement procedure on femoral artery, the stent was allegedly failed to deploy and proximal shaft broken.It was further reported that difficulties in tracking the stent through the anatomy to the target lesion.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during stent graft placement procedure on femoral artery, the stent was allegedly failed to deploy and proximal shaft broken.It was further reported that difficulties in tracking the stent through the anatomy to the target lesion.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft 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 sample was returned for evaluation.Based on the investigation performed in the laboratory, a fracture was identified in the sheath; indicating high release forces.The reported failure to deploy could be confirmed.In this case, the system was flushed, and appropriate introducer sheath and guidewire were used.It is not known if the proximal end of the stent graft was placed straight in the section.The vessel was reported to be calcified, which may be a cause of increased release force.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for 'positioning failure' and the cascading event 'fracture'.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.Regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use state that 'prior to loading the vascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment.' regarding the anatomy of the placement site the instructions for use states: 'prior to stent graft deployment (.), ensure that the proximal stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of increased deployment forces and possible failure to deploy.' regarding accessories the instructions for use states: 'a super stiff guide wire (0.035 in.) is advanced from a femoral artery puncture site.Use an introducer sheath for the implant procedure'; the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 8f and a 0.035" guidewire.' h10: d4 (expiry date: 02/2024), g3 h11: h6 (device, method, result and conclusion) 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 : see h10.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS VASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• 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: 12574067
• MDR Text Key: 274751841
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00536
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741144981
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741144981
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: P130029
• 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: 11/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: FVL06100
• Device Lot Number: ANFP0472
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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 Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male