| Catalog Number LSMU0800637 |
| Device Problems
Material Rupture (1546); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Material Deformation (2976); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Event Date 09/12/2023 |
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the balloon allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 04/2026).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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 : device pending return.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the first complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.However, the device history records were reviewed and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: two devices were returned for evaluation.A lifestream device was returned fully inserted through a halo one 6fr 45cm sheath.The stent was returned separate and not present on the lifestream balloon.The evaluation confirmed a torn balloon pleat which originated at the proximal end of the balloon and ended at the midpoint of the balloon.There was no evidence of previous inflation.The pleats folds and crimp indentations were intact.An attempt was made to inflate the balloon with water, however this was unsuccessful due to the torn balloon pleat.The halo one 6fr 45cm sheath exhibited damage at the distal tip.A kink was confirmed on the catheter shaft located 252mm from the distal tip.No stent expansion was evident.The damaged sheath tip and torn balloon pleat point to the user retracting the catheter and stent back into the sheath resulting in the torn balloon pleat and stent dislodgement.Within the instructions for use - warnings states: 'attempts to retract the covered stent into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in dislodgement and embolization of the covered stent.Maintain guidewire placement across the lesion and withdraw the endovascular system only until the proximal end of the covered stent is aligned with the tip of the sheath/guiding catheter.Do not attempt to remove an unexpanded covered stent through the sheath/guiding catheter.Remove the sheath/guiding catheter and endovascular system as a single unit.Attempting to remove an unexpanded covered stent by pulling it back into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in stent dislodgement'.Therefore, the result of the investigation is inconclusive for the balloon rupture issue.The root cause for the reported balloon rupture issue could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications and device evaluation.Labeling review: the instructions for use for this lifestream device was reviewed and the following sections are applicable.B) indication for use: ¿ the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is indicated for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in common and external iliac arteries.C) contraindications: the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is contraindicated for use in: ¿ patients with uncorrected bleeding disorders.¿ patients who cannot receive recommended antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation therapy.¿ patients who are judged to have lesions that prevent complete expansion of the implant based on the lesion morphology, the diagnostic angiography and/or lesion response during pre-dilation.¿ lesions in which the lumen diameter post balloon angioplasty is insufficient for the passage of the endovascular system.¿ lesion locations subject to external compression.D) warnings: ¿ the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is supplied sterile (by ethylene oxide) and is intended for single use only.Do not resterilize.After resterilization, the sterility of the product is not guaranteed because of an indeterminable degree of potential pyrogenic or microbial contamination which may lead to infectious complications.Cleaning, reprocessing and/or resterilization of the present medical device increases the probability that the device will malfunction due to potential adverse effects on components that are influenced by thermal and/or mechanical changes.¿ do not use the device if sterile packaging/pouch has been damaged or unintentionally opened prior to use.¿ use the device prior to the use by date specified on the package.¿ should excessive resistance be felt at any time during the procedure, do not force passage.¿ do not exceed the maximum rated burst pressure since this increases the potential for balloon or catheter rupture and vessel damage.The use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over pressurization.¿ use only diluted contrast medium for balloon inflation.Do not use air or any gaseous medium to inflate the balloon as this may cause uneven expansion and difficulty in deployment of the covered stent.For the contrast/saline solution, a ratio of 50/50 is recommended.E) precautions: ¿ the device should only be used by physicians who are trained in endovascular procedures and are familiar with the required devices and materials, complications, side effects and hazards of peripheral vascular interventions.J) storage: ¿ store in a cool, dry place.Keep away from sunlight.Use the device prior to the use by date specified on the package.M) directions for use: endovascular system preparation: 4.Carefully inspect the pouch to ensure that the sterile barrier has not been compromised.Carefully remove the selected device from the package.5.Examine the stent system to ensure it has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Inspect the covered stent for adherence to the balloon and centered placement in relation to the balloon marker bands.If the covered stent is not centered and/or does not firmly adhere to the balloon, do not use.6.Flush the delivery system guidewire lumen with sterile saline mixture until saline drops from the distal end of the endovascular system.Air evacuation: 7.A 20 cc or smaller luer-lock syringe with a minimum of 5 cc¿s sterile saline mixture is recommended for use for aspirating this device.8.With the distal balloon tip pointing down and positioned below the level of the syringe, pull negative pressure until all air is expelled.9.Induce a negative pressure to remove any air from the balloon and inflation lumen.Repeat until all air is expelled.10.Carefully release to neutral.Allow the inflation lumen to fill with the diluted contrast medium and maintain a neutral pressure.Important: do not apply positive pressure to the balloon.11.Attach the prefilled inflation device to the inflation lumen of the catheter hub, ensuring no air bubbles remain at the catheter connection.12.Verify that the covered stent is still centered between the two radiopaque markers on the balloon catheter.Introduction of the endovascular system and placement of the covered stent: 13.Advance the endovascular system over the guidewire into the introducer sheath.14.Further advance the endovascular system to the target treatment site within the introducer sheath and position the covered stent across the lesion.Verify that the covered stent is still centered within the balloon marker bands.Slowly retract the introducer sheath / guiding catheter while maintaining the position of the covered stent.Ensure the introducer sheath is retracted far enough to not compromise the balloon expansion and covered stent release.15.Slowly inflate the endovascular system balloon to nominal pressure, expanding the covered stent.Confirm complete expansion via fluoroscopic visualization.A 15 ¿ 30 second inflation time is recommended.Important: do not exceed the rated burst pressure of the delivery system.16.After covered stent deployment, apply negative pressure to the balloon until it is fully deflated.Withdraw the delivery system while maintaining negative pressure with the guidewire remaining across the lesion.H10: d4 (expiration date: 04/2026), g3, h2, h6 (device) h11: h6 (method, result) h11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the balloon was allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the first complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.Therefore, a device history record review is not required.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation.No images or video files were provided for review.Therefore, the result of the investigation is inconclusive for the balloon rupture issue.The root cause for the reported balloon rupture issue could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications.Labeling review: the instructions for use for this lifestream device was reviewed and the following sections are applicable.B) indication for use: ¿ the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is indicated for the treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in common and external iliac arteries.C) contraindications: the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is contraindicated for use in: ¿ patients with uncorrected bleeding disorders.¿ patients who cannot receive recommended antiplatelet and/or anticoagulation therapy.¿ patients who are judged to have lesions that prevent complete expansion of the implant based on the lesion morphology, the diagnostic angiography and/or lesion response during pre-dilation.¿ lesions in which the lumen diameter post balloon angioplasty is insufficient for the passage of the endovascular system.¿ lesion locations subject to external compression.D) warnings: ¿ the lifestream¿ balloon expandable vascular covered stent is supplied sterile (by ethylene oxide) and is intended for single use only.Do not resterilize.After resterilization, the sterility of the product is not guaranteed because of an indeterminable degree of potential pyrogenic or microbial contamination which may lead to infectious complications.Cleaning, reprocessing and/or resterilization of the present medical device increases the probability that the device will malfunction due to potential adverse effects on components that are influenced by thermal and/or mechanical changes.¿ do not use the device if sterile packaging/pouch has been damaged or unintentionally opened prior to use.¿ use the device prior to the use by date specified on the package.¿ should excessive resistance be felt at any time during the procedure, do not force passage.¿ do not exceed the maximum rated burst pressure since this increases the potential for balloon or catheter rupture and vessel damage.The use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended to prevent over pressurization.¿ use only diluted contrast medium for balloon inflation.Do not use air or any gaseous medium to inflate the balloon as this may cause uneven expansion and difficulty in deployment of the covered stent.For the contrast/saline solution, a ratio of 50/50 is recommended.E) precautions: ¿ the device should only be used by physicians who are trained in endovascular procedures and are familiar with the required devices and materials, complications, side effects and hazards of peripheral vascular interventions.J) storage: ¿ store in a cool, dry place.Keep away from sunlight.Use the device prior to the use by date specified on the package.M) directions for use: endovascular system preparation: 4.Carefully inspect the pouch to ensure that the sterile barrier has not been compromised.Carefully remove the selected device from the package.5.Examine the stent system to ensure it has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Inspect the covered stent for adherence to the balloon and centered placement in relation to the balloon marker bands.If the covered stent is not centered and/or does not firmly adhere to the balloon, do not use.6.Flush the delivery system guidewire lumen with sterile saline mixture until saline drops from the distal end of the endovascular system.Air evacuation: 7.A 20 cc or smaller luer-lock syringe with a minimum of 5 cc¿s sterile saline mixture is recommended for use for aspirating this device.8.With the distal balloon tip pointing down and positioned below the level of the syringe, pull negative pressure until all air is expelled.9.Induce a negative pressure to remove any air from the balloon and inflation lumen.Repeat until all air is expelled.10.Carefully release to neutral.Allow the inflation lumen to fill with the diluted contrast medium and maintain a neutral pressure.Important: do not apply positive pressure to the balloon.11.Attach the prefilled inflation device to the inflation lumen of the catheter hub, ensuring no air bubbles remain at the catheter connection.12.Verify that the covered stent is still centered between the two radiopaque markers on the balloon catheter.Introduction of the endovascular system and placement of the covered stent: 13.Advance the endovascular system over the guidewire into the introducer sheath.14.Further advance the endovascular system to the target treatment site within the introducer sheath and position the covered stent across the lesion.Verify that the covered stent is still centered within the balloon marker bands.Slowly retract the introducer sheath / guiding catheter while maintaining the position of the covered stent.Ensure the introducer sheath is retracted far enough to not compromise the balloon expansion and covered stent release.15.Slowly inflate the endovascular system balloon to nominal pressure, expanding the covered stent.Confirm complete expansion via fluoroscopic visualization.A 15 ¿ 30 second inflation time is recommended.Important: do not exceed the rated burst pressure of the delivery system.16.After covered stent deployment, apply negative pressure to the balloon until it is fully deflated.Withdraw the delivery system while maintaining negative pressure with the guidewire remaining across the lesion.H10: d4 (expiration date: 04/2026), g3, h6 (method).H11: h6 (result, conclusion).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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 : device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the balloon was allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.
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