MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT RX ACCULINK CAROTID STENT SYSTEM

Catalog Number 1011344-40

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Neurological Deficit/Dysfunction (1982); Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 10/29/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2012, an acculink stent was successfully implanted in the left internal carotid artery.The patient was discharged home on (b)(6) 2012.On (b)(6) 2014, the patient expressed experiencing memory loss.Per computed tomography (ct), the right internal carotid had 44% stenosis and the left internal carotid, at the bifurcation, had 60% stenosis.Per study physician, the stenosis was not serious.There was no hospitalization, no treatment, and no intervention for the stenosis.There was no additional information provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.It is indicated that the device is not returning for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis of the complaint device could not be completed.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.The reported patient effects of neurological deficit/dysfunction and stenosis are known observed and potential patient effects as listed in the rx acculink, domestic, instructions for use (ifu).Although a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined, there is no indication of a product quality deficiency with respect to manufacturing, design or labeling.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product deficiency.

• Brand Name: RX ACCULINK CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CAROTID STENT SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 462
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, TEMECULA, CA USA REG# 2024168; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 462
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 4405411
• MDR Text Key: 15821307
• Report Number: 2024168-2015-00192
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/18/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/09/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011344-40
• Device Lot Number: 2050261
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/18/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2012
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Weight: 62