MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Catalog Number PLC231000J

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problem Aneurysm (1708)

Event Date 01/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2014, this patient underwent endovascular treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm using gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis.Reportedly, during a follow-up on an unknown date, trend toward enlargement of bilateral common iliac artery was observed.On (b)(6) 2023, it was observed on ct imaging, that the diameter of the left common iliac artery enlarged from 26.5mm to 40.8mm, and the diameter of the right common iliac artery enlarged from 21.4mm to 27.8mm.On (b)(6) 2023, reintervention took place.Additional stent grafts were placed in the left side.Because the diameter of right common iliac artery was still under 30mm, the physician elected monitor it and no treatment was performed for the right side.The patient tolerated the procedure.The fsa reported that, disease progression is the most likely cause of common iliac artery enlargement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Code "other" was selected as the medical device remains implanted.Return not possible.W.L.Gore & associates, inc.(gore) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.This report is based upon information obtained by gore, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Blank fields present on this report include required fields and fields determined to be not applicable.Blank required fields indicate that the information was not provided, was deemed unavailable or was not applicable.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, gore, or its associates that the device, gore or its associates caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute a legal admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned, as defined from a legal standpoint.These words are included in the report and are fixed items for selection created by the fda, to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of reporting pursuant to part 803.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: c21 to c19.H6: d16 to d1001.

Manufacturer Narrative

B1: selected adverse event.

• Brand Name: GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL WOODY SPRINGS B/P; 3450 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: samir kulovic ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 16459678
• MDR Text Key: 310426155
• Report Number: 2017233-2023-03764
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P020004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: PLC231000J
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2014
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Male