MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION I-CAST COVERED STENT; PROSTHESIS, TRACHEAL, EXPANDABLE

Model Number 85453

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 07/12/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

On completion of the investigation a follow up report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that the stent was loose on the balloon during catheter preparation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis: a review of the returned device was conducted, upon opening the returned device it was noticed that the stent was dislodged proximally on the balloon.The stent and underlying folded balloon were blood stained on both ends of the stent.The distal of the stent was partially flared as seen when the balloon is partially inflated.The stent was deformed from handling during the procedure.The crimped stent diameter was measured and was 2.2mm.This diameter is indicative of a properly crimped stent.Additionally, in the image provided it is clear that the stent was properly crimped as when the stent is crimped it leaves impressions of the stent frame on the surface of the balloon.The impressions are very evident in the image.The balloon was in good condition with no signs of damage.The catheter shaft was also in good condition with no signs of damage.A full review of the catheter lot history records was performed.Below is an overview of the quality and performance criteria that every lot of icast covered stent systems is tested to.This inspection requires that the catheter lot must pass the following: ability of the stent and delivery system to be passed through the labeled introducer sheath (6fr).Ability to deploy the stent at nominal pressure (8atm).Ability to withdraw the deflated balloon catheter back through the labeled introducer sheath.Ability of the delivery system to withstand 10 inflate/deflate cycles at the rated burst pressure (12atm) without leaks or failures.Balloon burst testing.The balloon must burst over the rated burst pressure specified on the label (12atm) this lot of catheters passed all quality and performance criteria without any non-conformances related to the complaint.The stent retention data included in the testing indicates that the lowest test value was 8.3 newtons (n).The requirement is that the stent must not dislodge below 5.5 n.The details provided indicate that the stent was loose on the balloon during catheter prep.It is possible that during the catheter prepping process the balloon saw positive pressure loosening the stent on the balloon.The manufacturing requirement prior to packaging is to ensure that the stent is firmly crimped to the balloon.This inspection is conducted on 100% of the product produced.If a stent was found to be loose on the balloon, the sample would have been scrapped.Conclusion: based on the inspection of the returned catheter and the device history records review atrium medical cannot conclude that the stent was loose upon removal from the packaging tray.Other potential causes may also be considered but cannot be verified via a post return examination.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: I-CAST COVERED STENT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, TRACHEAL, EXPANDABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATION; 40 continental blvd; merrimack NH 03054
• MDR Report Key: 8878863
• MDR Text Key: 154012851
• Report Number: 3011175548-2019-00859
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JCT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00650862854534
• UDI-Public: 00650862854534
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K050814
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/09/2020
• Device Model Number: 85453
• Device Catalogue Number: 85453
• Device Lot Number: 424074
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/04/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other