W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® EXCLUDER® ILIAC BRANCH ENDOPROSTHESIS; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT
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Catalog Number CEB231010A |
Device Problem
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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Event Date 03/15/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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® iliac branch endoprosthesis instructions for use(ifu), adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention or additional procedure time include, but are not limited to: endoleak.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.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, this patient underwent an endovascular treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm using gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis and gore® excluder® iliac branch endoprosthesis.On an unknown date, a type iii endoleak from the junction between the iliac branch component and the contralateral leg component was observed.Reportedly, the contralateral leg component was completely disengaged from the iliac branch component.On (b)(6) 2024, a reintervention was performed, two additional stent grafts were placed, the endoleak was resolved.The patient tolerated the procedure.Reportedly, it seems the proximal edge of the internal iliac component was implanted about 1cm beyond the iliac branch component flow divider, which shortened the overlap length and caused the contralateral leg component to be disengaged.
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