MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR XACT CAROTID STENT SYSTEM; SELF EXPANDING PERIPHERAL STENT SYSTEM

Model Number 82090-01

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Vasoconstriction (2126); Nervous System Injury (2689)

Event Date 01/31/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The stent remains in patient.The device will not be returned for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient presented for a percutaneous left carotid intervention with moderate calcification.An emboshield nav 6 filter was successfully placed, and pre-dilatation was successfully performed using a viatrac balloon catheter.An xact stent was deployed without a device issue, from the internal carotid to common carotid, with tortuous vessel vasculature observed distal.Post-stent implantation, carotid vasospasms occurred, distal to the stent, the patient became hypotensive and there were concerns for a cerebral vascular accident.Medications were provided as treatment and prolonged hospitalization was required for observation.Per imaging, transient cerebral vascular hypoperfusion, with limited carotid filling was noted.There was no occlusion or thrombus observed.Neither a cerebral vascular accident or transient ischemic attack were diagnosed.The patient stabilized, without additional adverse patient sequela reported.No additional information was provided regarding this issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.It should be noted that the reported patient effects of hypotension and neurological complications are listed in the x.Act carotid stent system instructions for use as possible adverse events associated with the use of this product.A conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.However, the treatment appears to be related to the operational context of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: XACT CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SELF EXPANDING PERIPHERAL STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 2024168; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 13581611
• MDR Text Key: 286752835
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-01884
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648010262
• UDI-Public: 08717648010262
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 82090-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 82090-01
• Device Lot Number: 1081161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/11/2021
• 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
• Treatment: EMBOSHIELD NAV 6
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 83 KG