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

Catalog Number FVL10080

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified.Expiry date: 03/2024.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the stent was allegedly partially deployed and sheath was broken.The device was replaced and the procedure was completed with another device.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 products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft 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 returned sample analysis could not be performed as the physical device was not returned to the investigation site.An image was sent by the costumer showing the outer sheath fractured and the stent graft completely deployed.Additionally, the inner catheter could be visualized broken, which in consequence led to the separation of the outer sheath where the fracture occurred.Based on this, the fracture of the outer sheath is assessed as the main issue which led to the break of the inner catheter.The partial deployment could not be confirmed as the stent graft was visualized completely deployed.The conditions of the spring coil are an indication of the tensile load applied to the system.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is confirmed for sheath fracture and break of the inner catheter as the cascading event.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.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 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the stent was allegedly partially deployed and sheath was broken.The device was replaced and the procedure was completed with another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• 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: 13168584
• MDR Text Key: 283696456
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00652
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741145230
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741145230
• 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,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: FVL10080
• Device Lot Number: ANFQ3094
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2022
• 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