MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TAEWOONG MEDICAL CO.,LTD. NITI-S PYLORIC & DUODENAL UNCOVERED STENT; PYLORIC & DUODENAL STENT

Model Number DXDT2215

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 05/25/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that dxdt2215 was found being fractured after 3 months of stent placement, and re-stenosis occurred.It was confirmed from the device history record that device had been manufactured with no significant issue and passed all the inspections successfully.Fracture can be occurred by other company's device as well as ours.It is affected by patient's lesion status, peristalsis of organs, and drug use in general.Duodenum structure where stent was implanted is curvy.Stent can be frequently pressured due to patient's lesion status, and fracture be possible.However, it is hard to identify the exact root cause since it is hard to reconstruct the situation at the time of procedure.It is hard to identify the root cause since it is difficult to reconstruct the situation at the time of procedure, and the suspected device was not returned.However, based on the description "the physician commented that the stent fracture (dxdt2215) might occur due to peristalsis.", it is assumed that the stent was fractured due to the patient lesion's peristalses and pressure and so on.In addition, it is assumed that the stent was pressed due to the strong pressure of the patient lesion and progress of disease, resulting in re-stenosis.Through the user manual by taewoong, it is stated that "potential complications associated with the use of niti-s & comvi stent may include, but are not limited to: stent fracture, occlusion" this suspected device is not registered in the us but we will continuously monitor the same or similar customer complaints through accurate analyses.

Event Description

On 25th may, the information was reported that dxdt2215 was found being fractured after 3 months of stent placement.The operative method is unknown.It is also unknown if the fractured part of the stent is already excreted or still stays there.Another stent was additionally be placed due to re-stenosis there on 26th may.The physician commented that the stent fracture (dxdt2215) might occur due to peristalsis.

• Brand Name: NITI-S PYLORIC & DUODENAL UNCOVERED STENT
• Type of Device: PYLORIC & DUODENAL STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TAEWOONG MEDICAL CO.,LTD.; 14, gojeong-ro; wolgot-myeon; gimpo-si, gyeonggi-do 10022 ; KS 10022
• Manufacturer (Section G): TAEWOONG MEDICAL CO.,LTD.; 14, gojeong-ro; wolgot-myeon; gimpo-si, gyeonggi-do 10022 ; KS 10022
• Manufacturer Contact: lee ; 14, gojeong-ro; wolgot-myeon; gimpo-si, gyeonggi-do 10022
• MDR Report Key: 10300179
• MDR Text Key: 199889598
• Report Number: 3003902943-2020-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MUM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/10/2022
• Device Model Number: DXDT2215
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/01/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2019
• 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): Hospitalization