MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD. LIFESTREAM BALLOON EXPANDABLE VASCULAR COVERED STENT

Model Number LSMU1350737

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 01/30/2019

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.This is the only complaint that has been reported for this corporate lot number to date.Investigation summary: the result of the investigation is inconclusive for the reported stent dislodgment issue.There was no stent returned and the balloon had been inflated.The definitive root cause for the reported stent dislodgment issue could not be determined based upon available information.The manufacturing documentation was reviewed and shows no anomalies with the manufacture of this lot to suggest a product issue.It is unknown if handling or procedural techniques were factors in the reported issue.Labeling review: the ifu for the lifestream product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: precautions: the device should only be used by physicians who are trained in endovascular procedures and are familiar with the complications, side effects and hazards of peripheral vascular interventions.Prior to device use, refer to the covered stent sizing table on the label and read the instructions for use.Crossing the implant with catheters or other adjunct devices can result in covered stent dislodgement or damage.Potential patient/device adverse effects that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: covered stent dislodgement from balloon during tracking procedure.Covered stent misplacement during placement procedure.Directions for use: site access and preparation: using standard techniques access the artery and place an introducer sheath or guiding catheter of appropriate inner diameter and a 0.035" (0.89 mm) guidewire across the target lesion.Covered stent size selection: select a covered stent diameter that is approximately 5%-20% larger than the largest reference vessel diameter at the proximal or distal target site.Refer to the sizing table on the packaging label for appropriate selection of the covered stent diameter and length.Endovascular system preparation: carefully remove the selected device from the package.Inspect the covered stent for adherence to the balloon and centered placement in relation to the balloon marker bands.If the covered stent is not centered and/or does not firmly adhere to the balloon, do not use.Flush the delivery system guidewire lumen with sterile saline mixture until saline drops from the distal end of the endovascular system.Air evacuation: a 20 cc or smaller luer-lock syringe with a minimum of 5 cc¿s sterile saline mixture is recommended for use for aspirating this device.With the distal balloon tip pointing down and positioned below the level of the syringe, pull negative pressure until all air is expelled.Induce a negative pressure to remove any air from the balloon and inflation lumen.Repeat until all air is expelled.10.Carefully release to neutral.Allow the inflation lumen to fill with the diluted contrast medium and maintain a neutral pressure.Important: do not apply positive pressure to the balloon: attach the prefilled inflation device to the inflation lumen of the catheter hub, ensuring no air bubbles remain at the catheter connection.Verify that the covered stent is still centered between the two radiopaque markers on the balloon catheter.Introduction of the endovascular system and placement of the covered stent: advance the endovascular system over the guidewire into the introducer sheath.(expiry date: 06/2020).

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation for a stent graft placement procedure the stent guard was allegedly unable to be removed from the stent graft causing the stent graft to allegedly dislodge from the balloon catheter.There was no reported patient contact.

• Brand Name: LIFESTREAM BALLOON EXPANDABLE VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Type of Device: BALLOON EXPANDABLE VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8401982
• MDR Text Key: 139573609
• Report Number: 9616666-2019-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PRL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05391522081147
• UDI-Public: (01)05391522081147
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P160024
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/07/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/07/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LSMU1350737
• Device Catalogue Number: LSMU1350737
• Device Lot Number: CMBU0099
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2017
• 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