MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG FLEXXUS ENDOSCOPIC BILIARY STENT

Model Number LXB10080

Device Problem Premature Activation (1484)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/11/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Expiration date: 03/2024.

Event Description

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

Event Description

It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the device allegedly deployed prematurely.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a review of manufacturing records was not performed, as additional complaints have not been reported for this lot.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, the lot history records of this lot were reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of this product and the product was found to have met the specification prior to shipment.Investigation summary: the delivery system was not returned for evaluation and no photos were provided.Therefore, the reported issue could neither be reproduced nor verified.Based on available information and as the sample was not returned for evaluation, the investigation is inconclusive.A definite root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.With regards to directions for use, the instructions for use states "begin deployment by pulling the trigger on the deployment pistol towards the operator.This will withdraw the outer catheter and start the release of the stent.The stent release begins after 3 to 4 full trigger pulls".Regarding potential damages the instructions for use states: "prior to use, visually inspect the system for any sign of damage.Lf damaged, do not use.Failure to observe this precaution may result in patient injury".Regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use states that "flush the delivery system with sterile saline solution through the two female injection adapters on the pistol handle.When using a hydrophilic guide wire, we recommend flushing by means of a separate screw-on y-adapter with tuohy-borst connector with the guide wire in place".Regarding directions for use, the instructions for use states "insert a.035 inch guide wire through the endoscope into the bile duct system and pass through the stricture.Predilatation of the stricture is not normally necessary, but may be of help in introducing the delivery catheter through very narrow stenoses".H10: d4 (expiration date: 03/2024), g3 h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: FLEXXUS ENDOSCOPIC BILIARY STENT
• Type of Device: BILIARY STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13096751
• MDR Text Key: 283696279
• Report Number: 9681442-2021-00647
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741099298
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741099298
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K031186
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LXB10080
• Device Catalogue Number: LXB10080
• Device Lot Number: ANFQ0522
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/28/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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