MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL EU 4.5X14MM STENT 12 MM DW TIP; INTRACRANIAL NEUROVASCULAR STENT

Catalog Number ENC451412

Device Problems Premature Activation (1484); Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer¿s ref.No: pc-(b)(4).Information regarding patient identifier, date of birth, age, gender, weight, race, and ethnicity were not provided.Section e.1: the initial reporter phone: +(b)(6).The initial reporter email address was not available / reported.Section h.3: the device is available to be returned for evaluation and testing.However, it has not been received to date as indicated as ¿other¿ in this section as the reason for non-evaluation.If the device returns, a device investigation will be performed.A review of manufacturing documentation associated with this lot (31113001) presented no issues during the manufacturing or inspection processes related to the reported complaint.There were no nonconformances related to device manufacture or inspection.This is one of 2 products involved with the reported complaint.The associated manufacturer report numbers are: 3008114965-2023-00905 and 3008114965-2023-00906.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by cerenovus, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, cerenovus, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Missing information from this report is identified as blank; this information was not provided in the reported event or available at the time of report submission.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

Event Description

The healthcare professional reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the 4.5mm x 14mm enterprise® vascular reconstruction device (vrd) (enc451412 / 8470633) was impeded in the 150cm x 5cm prowler select plus microcatheter (606s255x / 31113001) and could not pass through the microcatheter.The physician removed the microcatheter and the stent from the patient¿s anatomy and observed that the stent had been released in the microcatheter; the stent component was separated from the delivery wire.New devices were used as replacements to complete the procedure.There was no report of any negative patient impact.On 30-nov-2023, additional information was received.The information indicated that the target of the procedure was the middle cerebral artery (mca).A continuous flush was maintained through the microcatheter.Per the information, the stent / stent delivery system did appear damaged, however, details were not provided.There were no visible kinks nor other damages observed on the microcatheter.No other device went through the same microcatheter without issue.The replacement stent was another 4.5mm x 14mm enterprise® vascular reconstruction device (enc451412) and the replacement microcatheter was another 150cm x 5cm prowler select plus microcatheter (606s255x).The information confirmed that there was no negative patient impact.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).The purpose of this mdr submission is to report the investigation finding of the returned device.The complaint device was returned for evaluation and analysis.The investigation finding is documented below.Investigation summary: a non-sterile 4.5mm x 14mm enterprise® vascular reconstruction device was received contained in the decontamination pouch.Visual inspection was performed.It was noted that the stent was already detached from the unit.The delivery wire was in good condition (i.E., no kinks, bends, nor elongations).The introducer was not returned for evaluation.Microscopic inspection was performed on the stent component.It was observed to be in good condition; there was no structural damage (i.E., no broken struts, no kinks); also, it was noted fully expanded, both ends can be noted as completely flared.The distance between the delivery wire tip and the reference marker was measured, and it was confirmed to be within specifications.The reported issue documented in the complaint regarding a stent being prematurely released in the microcatheter was confirmed since the stent was noted as already separated from the delivery system; based on this condition, the issue regarding a stent being impeded in the microcatheter cannot be evaluated.The stent must be inside the introducer tube to perform the functional analysis.Additionally, none of the returned components present damages that suggest that they were forcibly advanced.With the limited information available, a conclusive cause cannot be determined; however, it is possible that clinical and procedural factors, including device manipulation and operator's technique, may have contributed to the reported failure.At this time, there is no evidence to support that the issue reported in the complaint is a result of a defect inherently related to the device.Lake region medical performed a review of the device history records relative to the manufacturing, inspection, and packaging of the lot 8470633.The history record indicates this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As part of cerenovus quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.It should be noted that product failure could be caused by multiple factors.The instructions for use (ifu) does contain the following recommendations: if resistance is met during manipulation, determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.Do not apply undue force if resistance is encountered at any point during stent manipulation.Withdraw the unit and advance a new one.Based on the manufacturing documentation review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended for statistical signals and corrective / preventive action may be triggered at a later time.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.This is one of 2 products involved with the reported complaint.The associated manufacturer report numbers are: 3008114965-2023-00905 and 3008114965-2023-00906.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).The purpose of this mdr submission is to report that the product was received in the product analysis lab on 02-jan-2024.The returned product is pending evaluation.A supplemental 3500a report will be submitted once the product investigation has been completed.This is one of 2 products involved with the reported complaint.The associated manufacturer report numbers are: 3008114965-2023-00905 and 3008114965-2023-00906.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

• Brand Name: EU 4.5X14MM STENT 12 MM DW TIP
• Type of Device: INTRACRANIAL NEUROVASCULAR STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle neuchatel CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): CERENOVUS, INC.; 325 paramount dr; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 303552-689
• MDR Report Key: 18319944
• MDR Text Key: 330676153
• Report Number: 3008114965-2023-00906
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NJE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: H60001
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ENC451412
• Device Lot Number: 8470633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2023
• 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: PROWLER SELECT PLUS 150/5CM