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

Model Number FEM14120

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Misfire (2532); Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 02/01/2022

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: 09/2024.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty stent placement procedure in the left iliac artery, the stent outer sheath allegedly stretched and failed to deploy.It was further reported that physician used to cut the outer sheath and de sheathed.Reportedly stent was deployed and an another stent was required to cover an area missed due to malfunction.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: 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 physical sample was not returned for evaluation.No pictures were available for evaluation.The investigation is inconclusive due to a lack of sufficient information.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.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.' regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use state that 'prior to loading the endovascular 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 state: '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 increased deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure.' regarding indications for use the instructions for use state 'indicated for use in the treatment of in-stent restenosis in the venous outflow of hemodialysis patients dialyzing by either an arteriovenous (av) fistula or av graft and for the treatment of stenosis in the venous outflow of hemodialysis patients dialyzing by an av graft'.Regarding accessories the instructions for use states: 'prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location.The use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended.'; the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2024), g3.H11: h6 (device, method).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all 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 an angioplasty stent placement procedure in the left iliac artery, the stent outer sheath allegedly stretched and failed to deploy.It was further reported that physician used to cut the outer sheath and de sheathed.Reportedly stent was deployed and an another stent was required to cover an area missed due to malfunction.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14974402
• MDR Text Key: 296146831
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00552
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008721
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008721
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEM14120
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM14120
• Device Lot Number: ANFW1815
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 65 KG
• Patient Race: White