MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICROVENTION, INC LVIS STENT; INTRACRANIAL COIL-ASSIST STENT

Model Number MV-L401721

Device Problem Activation Problem (4042)

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

Event Date 10/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the stent was to be used to perform sac (stent-assisted coiling).A sofiaselect 6fr 115cm was used as the distal access catheter.The stent was delivered via the headway21 microcatheter and attempted to be deployed in the target site.The stent expanded without problems up to 10mm-12mm from the distal tip.However, during positioning of the stent, the headway21 microcatheter retracted proximally and the stent detached unintentionally.The stent could not be positioned at the proper location and 5 mm of the proximal portion of the stent, including flared ends, did not fully open.Therefore, sac was aborted.The stent could not be removed from the patient using the snare as the snare failed to capture the stent.The patient had no bleeding or infarction.Subsequently, the procedure was completed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation findings.Visual analysis: a visual inspection of the device captured in this file could not be performed as a physical device was not returned for evaluation, nor were any images of the device provided in place of a device return.Procedure and medical imaging was not provided for this investigation.Investigation findings: without the return and physical evaluation of the device, the investigation cannot definitively determine if a condition existed that would have caused or contributed to the reported event.Without imaging, the investigation cannot verify the event occurred as described, nor could the investigation definitively determine the cause of the reported event.Based on a review of the device¿s risk documentation, the reported event did not indicate there were any potential or new manufacturing, design, quality, or other systemic issues, or non-conformances.The complaint code is monitored through the trending process; corrective action is determined, as needed, through this process.Investigations of historic complaint files with similar complaint category coding are recorded in the complaint handling system; without the ability to perform and analysis of the device, this investigation cannot identify with certainty any potential root causes.Batch review: a search for non-conformances associated with this part/lot number combination did not reveal any production-related issues relevant to the complaint that occurred during manufacturing of the device.Complaint system review: there are no similar complaints based on the complaint category regarding this batch number from the last two years recorded in the complaint system at the time of this investigation.Ifu review (additional information can be found in the ifu): please refer to the japanese ifu for precautions, warnings, and further information.The following is taken from the english version: potential complications possible complications include but are not limited to the following: ¿ hematoma at the puncture site; ¿ perforation or dissection of the vessel(s); ¿ intravascular spasm; ¿ hemorrhaging; ¿ rupture or perforation of aneurysm; ¿ coil herniation; ¿ device migration; ¿ neurologic insufficiencies including stroke and death; ¿ ischemia; ¿ vascular occlusion; ¿ vessel stenosis; ¿ incomplete aneurysm occlusion; ¿ pseudoaneurysm formation; ¿ distal embolization; ¿ headache; ¿ infection; ¿ reaction to contrast agents including severe allergic reactions and renal failure.Warnings should unusual resistance be felt at any time during access or removal, the introducer/guide catheter/microcatheter and lvis device should be removed as a single unit.Applying excessive force during delivery or retrieval of the lvis device can potentially result in loss or damage to the device and delivery components.It is imperative to use the lvis device with compatible microcatheters.If repeated friction is encountered during lvis device delivery, verify microcatheter is not kinked or in extremely tortuous anatomy.Confirm that the microcatheter does not ovalize.Confirm that there is adequate sterile flush solution.Do not reposition the lvis device in the parent vessel without fully retrieving the device.The lvis device must be retrieved into the microcatheter and re-deployed at the desired target location or removed completely from the patient.Directions for use 15.Advance the delivery wire to transfer the lvis device from within the introducer into the microcatheter.Warning: do not torque the delivery wire while advancing or retracting the lvis device.A torque device should not be used.16.Continue advancing the delivery wire into the microcatheter until the proximal tip of the delivery wire enters the introducer.Loosen the rhv locking ring, remove the introducer, and set it aside.Warning: do not apply undue force.If resistance is encountered at any point during lvis device delivery or manipulation, withdraw the unit and select a new lvis device.18.Position the lvis device for deployment by aligning the lvis implant distal radiopaque end markers approximately 7 mm past the aneurysm neck.[figure 6] note: a proper push/pull technique, encompassing sufficient delivery wire push force, in addition to an opposing microcatheter withdrawal force, will facilitate properly deploying the lvis device to achieve full expansion and good vessel apposition.Note: slowly advancing the lvis device while adjusting the microcatheter position will ensure accurate deployment.Maintain simultaneous control of the lvis device and microcatheter in order to position and expand the device at the proper location.Caution: using a rapid microcatheter withdrawal technique to deploy the lvis device is not recommended and may result in device elongation.19.If lvis device positioning is not satisfactory, the lvis device may be recaptured and repositioned if it is not fully deployed.The lvis device may be recaptured until the point where the proximal end of the lvis device markers is aligned 3 mm proximally with the microcatheter distal marker band (approximately 80% deployed).[figure 7] caution: if resistance is felt while recapturing the lvis device, do not continue to recapture the device.Withdraw the microcatheter slightly to unsheath the lvis device (without exceeding the recapture limit), and then attempt to recapture the lvis device.Caution: the lvis device must not be re-deployed more than three times.Note: the lvis device delivery wire should not be utilized as a guidewire.Do not torque the lvis device.A torque device should not be used.20.If lvis device positioning is satisfactory, carefully retract the microcatheter and advance the delivery wire together, to allow the lvis device to deploy across the neck of the aneurysm.Ensure the device proximal radiopaque end markers are approximately 7 mm proximal to the aneurysm neck to ensure an adequate landing zone.The lvis device will expand and total length may foreshorten up to 60% from its undeployed length (refer to tables 1) as it exits the microcatheter.Ensure microcatheter is retracted and clear from the proximal flared ends.Note: visualize and refer to the implant radiopaque end markers to maintain adequate implant length, approximately 7 mm on each side of the aneurysm neck or target location to ensure appropriate neck coverage.[figure 8] warning: do not detach the lvis device if it is not properly positioned in the parent vessel.Observe the delivery wire distal tip to assure it remains within the desired location of the parent vessel.21.Prior to removing the delivery wire and if necessary, carefully position the microcatheter distal to the lvis device to maintain access through the lvis device.Remove and discard the delivery wire.Warning: the lvis device delivery wire should not be utilized as a guidewire.Do not torque the lvis device.A torque device should not be used.23.Use the guidewire and microcatheter to access the aneurysm through the lvis device cells.Warning: observe lvis device marker position during placement of the microcatheter into the aneurysm to ensure that the lvis device does not migrate or dislodge from its deployed position.24.After the microcatheter is positioned within the aneurysm, detachable coils may be delivered into the aneurysm according to conventional methods.Warning: observe lvis device marker position during the coiling procedure to ensure that the device does not migrate from its deployed position.25.After placing the last coil, verify that the lvis device has remained patent and properly positioned.Advance a guidewire to the microcatheter tip and carefully remove the microcatheter through the lvis device cells.Note: a microcatheter may be positioned into the aneurysm sac prior to delivery of the lvis device.The microcatheter will be supported by the lvis device during delivery of embolic coiling.After completing the coiling, the microcatheter should be carefully removed to avoid dislodging the lvis device.27.Caution: carefully watch the lvis device distal and proximal markers when passing through the deployed lvis device with embolic coiling microcatheters to avoid displacing the lvis device.Investigation conclusions complaint confirmed non-verifiable investigation conclusion the reported event is non-verifiable.The physical device was not available for evaluation to determine if a condition existed that would have caused or contributed to event.Supplemental imaging was also unavailable for review; without imaging, the investigation cannot verify the event occurred as described, nor could the investigation definitively determine the cause of the reported event.This information may be updated if additional information is provided at a later date.

• Brand Name: LVIS STENT
• Type of Device: INTRACRANIAL COIL-ASSIST STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICROVENTION, INC; 35 enterprise; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer Contact: terrence callahan ; 35 enterprise; aliso viejo, CA 92656 ; 7142478000
• MDR Report Key: 18036195
• MDR Text Key: 327314528
• Report Number: 2032493-2023-01019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QCA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04987892063138
• UDI-Public: (01)04987892063138(11)220503(17)250430(10)0000184029
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P1700013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/30/2023

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: MV-L401721
• Device Lot Number: 0000184029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/03/2022
• 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