Catalog Number FVL08040 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Migration (4003)
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Patient Problem
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 08/18/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that approximately two years and ten months post stent placement procedure, the tip of the stent was allegedly fractured and the fractured part was migrated to heart.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The catalog number identified in section 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 510k number for the fluency plus endovascular stent graft products are identified.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, images were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 01/2022).Device not returned.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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: 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: a sample was not available for evaluation since the covered stent is still implanted in the patient but photos were provided which show the covered stent; a fracture or migration could not be identified which leads to inconclusive results.The stent was used for a tips procedure which is off label and which is considered a significant factor; high deployment force was experienced.Based on the available information and evaluation of the provided photos, the investigation is closed with inconclusive results for stent fracture and migration.A definite root cause of the reported incident could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product the potential issue was found addressed.The instructions for use state that the product is indicated 'for use in the iliac and femoral arteries'.The instructions for use closely describes holding and handling of the device during the procedure.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that approximately two years and ten months post stent placement procedure, the tip of the stent was allegedly fractured and the fractured part was migrated to heart.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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