MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® TAG® CONFORMABLE THORACIC STENT GRAFT WITH ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Catalog Number TGM282815J

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Paraplegia (2448)

Event Date 09/17/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: code c19: a review of manufacturing records verified that the lot involved in this complaint met all pre-release specifications.H6: code b20: device remains implanted and therefore not available for direct analysis.H.6.: code d12: complications associated with the use of the gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft may include but are not limited to: neurologic damage, local or systemic (e.G., stroke, paraplegia, paraparesis).W.L.Gore & associates, inc.(gore) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.This report is based upon information obtained by gore, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Blank fields present on this report include required fields and fields determined to be not applicable.Blank required fields indicate that the information was not provided, was deemed unavailable or was not applicable.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, gore, or its associates that the device, gore or its associates caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute a legal admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned, as defined from a legal standpoint.These words are included in the report and are fixed items for selection created by the fda, to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of reporting pursuant to part 803.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.

Event Description

The following information was reported to gore: on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent an endovascular treatment for a thoracic aortic aneurysm using gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent grafts with active control system.The patient could move his legs after the procedure.On (b)(6) 2023, the patient developed a paraplegia.The patient is receiving rehabilitation.The physician stated that it was probably a temporary paraplegia.

• Brand Name: GORE® TAG® CONFORMABLE THORACIC STENT GRAFT WITH ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL WOODY SPRINGS B/P; 3450 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: kathryn irwin ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff 86001 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 17934137
• MDR Text Key: 325643429
• Report Number: 2017233-2023-04332
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P040043
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/13/2023

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 Catalogue Number: TGM282815J
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/13/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2023
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Male