MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® EXCLUDER® ILIAC BRANCH ENDOPROSTHESIS; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Catalog Number CEB231010A

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 03/04/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The following information was reported to gore: on (b)(6) 2024, this patient underwent an endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm and iliac artery aneurysm using gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis and gore® excluder® iliac branch endoprosthesis (ibe device).Ibe devices were implanted on the left side.On an unknown date in 2024, ct showed compression/stenosis of the upper ipsilateral side/left external iliac artery side of the iliac branch component (ibc).On (b)(6) 2024, a reintervention was performed.A bare metal stent was additionally implanted at the stenotic area.The patient tolerated the procedure.Reportedly, regarding the stenotic area, the patient's vessel was originally bending/tortuous and because of the condition, the area was a bit narrow from the initial procedure.The physician reportedly stated as follows: it is thought that the compression/stenosis occurred because the ibc ipsilateral leg was implanted in the bending/tortuous vessel.

Manufacturer Narrative

A1: no patient specific details have been provided.Therefore, the patient initials reflect the w.L.Gore internal case number.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.According to the gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis instructions for use, adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention or additional intraoperative procedure time include, but are not limited to occlusion of device or native vessel.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® EXCLUDER® ILIAC BRANCH ENDOPROSTHESIS
• 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 SILICON VALLEY B/P; 2890 de la cruz blvd.; santa clara CA 95050
• Manufacturer Contact: mami nagashima ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 18966598
• MDR Text Key: 338428584
• Report Number: 3013164176-2024-02024
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132635283
• UDI-Public: 00733132635283
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P020004
• 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: 03/25/2024

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: CEB231010A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2023
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female