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 TGMR313110J

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

Patient Problem Paralysis (1997)

Event Date 01/10/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2024, this patient underwent an emergent endovascular treatment of a descending aorta aneurysm rupture using gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft with active control system(ctag/ac).Reportedly, the procedure went well with all devices being implanted with no issues and patient tolerated the procedure.On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported that the patient developed paraplegia(detailed onset date unknown).It was also reported that the details of the treatment is unknown, but some kind of treatment was taken after onset and the patient is being monitored.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: code "other" was selected as the medical device remains implanted.Return not possible.H6: a review of the manufacturing records for the device verified that the lot met all pre-release specifications.H6: code d12: according to the gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft with active control system instructions for use, adverse events which may require intervention and/or conversion to open repair include, but are not limited to: paraplegia.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.

• 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: hiroko sakamiya ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 18628743
• MDR Text Key: 334368578
• Report Number: 2017233-2024-04588
• 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: 02/02/2024

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: TGMR313110J
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2023
• 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: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Male