MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR RX HERCULINK ELITE STENT SYSTEM; STENT, RENAL

Catalog Number 1011487-12

Device Problems Off-Label Use (1494); Failure to Advance (2524); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 08/28/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: 1494 device code - incorrect anatomy.H6: 1494 device code - indication for use.Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the right vertebral artery with mild calcification and moderate tortuosity.The 4.0x12mm herculink elite stent delivery system (sds) had no resistance but failed to cross and the stent then dislodged from the balloon and was brought into the lateral thoracic artery by blood flow.Attempts in removal of the stent were made but were difficult.Surgical removal was not performed with greater trauma to the lateral thoracic artery so the stent was left in the anatomy stuck in the wall of the brachial artery.Angiography showed smooth blood flow in the artery.Another stent was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient sequelae.Although there was a delay in the procedure, there was no patient harm, therefore; this is not clinically significant.Close follow-up observation was recommended.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

A visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported stent dislodgement was confirmed.The reported failure to advance could not be evaluated as the exact anatomical conditions encountered by the device used during the procedure could not be replicated in the test laboratory in addition to the condition of the returned device.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents.It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in the right vertebral artery.It should be noted that the rx herculink elite peripheral stent system instructions for use specifies: the rx herculink elite¿ peripheral stent system is indicated for improving arterial luminal diameter in patients with atherosclerotic lesions in renal arteries.It is unknown if the ifu deviation contributed to the reported event.The investigation determined the reported difficulties and subsequent foreign body in patient in addition to unexpected medical intervention (additional therapy/non-surgical treatment) appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: RX HERCULINK ELITE STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: STENT, RENAL
• 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: 17803389
• MDR Text Key: 324112658
• Report Number: 2024168-2023-10464
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648077821
• UDI-Public: 08717648077821
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P110001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011487-12
• Device Lot Number: 3030961
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2023
• 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: 8F SHEATH; HT PILOT 150 GUIDE WIRE; V18 MICRO GUIDEWIRE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention