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

Catalog Number PLA230300

Device Problems Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Migration (4003)

Event Date 03/21/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The following information was reported to gore: on (b)(6) 2018, this patient underwent an endovascular treatment of an abdominal aortic aneurysm using gore® excluder® aaa endoprostheses.The patient tolerated the procedure.It was reported that images (date and modality are unknown) revealed a proximal type 1 endoleak.There was aneurysm enlargement (2.2cm) reported.The physician stated the possible root cause of the endoleak was distal migration (distance unknown); however, there are no images to support this.On (b)(6) 2024, a reintervention occurred.The physician implanted a gore® excluder® conformable aaa endoprosthesis (aortic extender) and the endoleak was resolved.The patient tolerated the procedure.Reportedly, there was no tortuosity, calcium or thrombus in the patient¿s aortic anatomy.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: code c19 - a review of the manufacturing records indicated the lot met all pre-release specifications.H6: code b20 -the device remains implanted and was therefore not available for engineering evaluation by gore.According to the gore® excluder®aaa endoprosthesis instructions for use, adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention include endoleak, aneurysm enlargement, and endoprosthesis or delivery system: component migration.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®AAA 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: monique nwanze ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 19109897
• MDR Text Key: 340226755
• Report Number: 3013164176-2024-02040
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132618750
• UDI-Public: 00733132618750
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P020004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/19/2024

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 Expiration Date: 01/21/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: PLA230300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2018
• 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 Age: 90 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 64 KG