MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® DRYSEAL FLEX INTRODUCER SHEATH; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number DSF2633

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Vascular Dissection (3160)

Event Date 12/07/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On december 7, 2023, the patient underwent endovascular procedure to treat a thoracic aortic aneurysm.A gore® dryseal flex introducer sheath (dsf2633/unknown) was used for access.Reportedly, during the procedure, after the sheath was used to insert the gore® tag® thoracic branch endoprosthesis, the right external iliac artery was ruptured.A gore® viabahn® endoprosthesis with propaten bioactive surface (viabahn device) was used to repair the vessel damage.It was reported that after 24 hours the gore® viabahn® endoprosthesis with propaten bioactive surface (viabahn device) occluded.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Code c20: a review of the manufacturing records for the device could not be conducted.The lot/serial number remains unknown.Additional information was requested.Further information will be provided.The sheath was discarded at the facility and is not available for analysis.Please note that the gore® viabahn® endoprosthesis with heparin bioactive surface will be reported separately.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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent endovascular procedure to treat a thoracic aortic aneurysm.For access, a gore® dryseal flex introducer sheath was used.As reported, no resistance was felt when inserting and withdrawing the sheath.It was reported there were no concerns with patient's anatomy, and no pre-existing device(s) that could have interfered with advancement of the devices.During the procedure, after the sheath was used to insert the gore® tag® thoracic branch endoprosthesis, the right external iliac artery was ruptured.Reportedly, the right external iliac artery was 9mm.The damaged vessel was covered with a gore® viabahn® endoprosthesis with propaten bioactive surface (viabahn device).It was reported that after 24 hours the viabahn device occluded.No intervention was performed.As reported, the physician stated lack of vessel elasticity and tortuosity may have led to the vessel damage during implant.The physician did not speculate on why the viabahn device occluded.The patient is reported to be doing well following the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: code c19: a review of the manufacturing records for the device verified the lot met all pre-release specifications.The sheath was discarded at the facility and is not available for analysis.According to the physician stated lack of vessel elasticity and tortuosity may have led to the vessel damage.According to the gore® dryseal flex introducer sheath instructions for use (ifu), adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention include, but are not limited to vascular trauma (i.E., dissection, rupture, perforation, tear, etc.).According to the gore® dryseal flex introducer sheath instructions for use (ifu), adequate vessel access is required to introduce the sheath into the vasculature.Careful evaluation of vessel size, anatomy is required to ensure successful sheath introduction and subsequent withdrawal.If vessel is not adequate for access, major bleeding, vessel damage, or serious injury to the patient, including death, may result.Additional considerations for patient selection include but are not limited to patient¿s anatomical suitability for endovascular repair.The vessel diameter of the injury site was about 9mm.Per ifu sizing guide for the (b)(6), the id diameter is 8.7mm and od diameter is 9.5mm.If vessel size is smaller than the nominal body od, major bleeding, vessel damage, or serious injury to the patient, including death, may result.Please note that a gore® viabahn® endoprosthesis with propaten bioactive surface (viabahn device) was reported separately.

• Brand Name: GORE® DRYSEAL FLEX INTRODUCER SHEATH
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL PHOENIX 1 B/P; 32360 n. north valley parkway; phoenix AZ 85085
• Manufacturer Contact: nataliya baramzina ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 18361017
• MDR Text Key: 330934117
• Report Number: 3007284313-2023-02957
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K160254
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DSF2633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male