MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Model Number FEM08080

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/28/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and the lot device history records have been reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: as the device was not returned for evaluation, the reported device issue could not be reproduced.Based on lack of detailed information the nature of the reported device issue could not be determined.The investigation will be closed with inconclusive result.Labeling review: the current version of the instructions for use (ifu) supplied with this product was reviewed.Based on lack of detailed information the nature of the reported device issue could not be determined and it could not be verified if the potential risk or potential contributing factors are addressed in the document.However, the failure modes "perforation (.) detachment of part (.) stent graft fracture' were found addressed.In addition potential contributing factors for difficulties that may occur during deployment are addressed.The ifu states: "prior to loading the endovascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment." regarding the anatomy of the placement site the ifu states: "the safety and effectiveness of the device when placed across a tight bend (.) has not been evaluated.Prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure." furthermore, the ifu states: "if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device." the information provided by bard represents all of 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the stent allegedly fractured.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and the lot device history records have been reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: as the device was not returned for evaluation, the reported device issue could not be reproduced.Based on lack of detailed information the nature of the reported device issue could not be determined.The investigation will be closed with inconclusive result.Labeling review: the current version of the instructions for use (ifu) supplied with this product was reviewed.Based on lack of detailed information the nature of the reported device issue could not be determined and it could not be verified if the potential risk or potential contributing factors are addressed in the document.However, the failure modes "perforation (.) detachment of part (.) stent graft fracture' were found addressed.In addition potential contributing factors for difficulties that may occur during deployment are addressed.The ifu states: "prior to loading the endovascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment." regarding the anatomy of the placement site the ifu states: "the safety and effectiveness of the device when placed across a tight bend (.) has not been evaluated.Prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure." furthermore, the ifu states: "if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device.".

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure, the material allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Type of Device: VASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstrasse 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7374396
• MDR Text Key: 103821442
• Report Number: 2020394-2018-00284
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008509
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008509
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P130029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/05/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/25/2019
• Device Model Number: FEM08080
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM08080
• Device Lot Number: ANAY3845
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2016
• 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