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

Catalog Number 1011342-30

Device Problems Premature Activation (1484); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/10/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.(b)(4).Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The deployment issue was able to be confirmed as the stent was not returned.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 of the reported lot revealed no other incidents.The rx acculink instruction for use (ifu) states: the rx acculink carotid stent system, used in conjunction with the abbott vascular embolic protection system specified below, is indicated for the treatment of patients at high and standard risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported difficulty.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture or labeling of the device.

Event Description

It was reported that deployment of the acculink stent was initiated at the lesion in the right common femoral artery; however, the stent was not delivered to the lesion.The anatomy was checked and the stent was not found in the patient.The stent delivery system was removed and it was suspected that the stent remained in the delivery sheath.A different device was used to complete the procedure without issue.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• 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 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, TEMECULA, CA USA REG# 2024168; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 6153116
• MDR Text Key: 62189460
• Report Number: 2024168-2016-08655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NIM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648076343
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648076343(17)170930(10)5100861
• 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: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/07/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011342-30
• Device Lot Number: 5100861
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/22/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/11/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2015
• 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 Age: 72 YR
• Patient Weight: 73