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.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Investigation summary: the stent delivery system was returned for evaluation; the delivery system was fractured, and the stent was found partially deployed which leads to confirmed results.A process related issue could not be identified.The vessel was not tortuous but calcified, the lesion was pre dilated, and the system was sufficiently flushed prior to use.Based on the provided information and the evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is confirmed for fracture and partial deployment.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 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2025), g3, h6 (device) h11: h6 (method, result, conclusion) 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.H3 other text : see h10.
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