MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENDOLOGIX SANTA ROSA ALTO; MAIN BODY

Model Number TV-AB2380-N

Device Problem Lack of Effect (4065)

Patient Problem Vascular Dissection (3160)

Event Date 07/16/2023

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device involved in this event will not be returned for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.Patient medical records and imaging studies will be requested for further evaluation by the clinical specialist.If additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted.H3 other text : device remains implanted.

Event Description

The patient was implanted with the alto stent graft system to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) on (b)(6) 2022.It was reported that the patient was transported to a hospital other than the implant facility on (b)(6) 2023 but passed away due to an acute aortic dissection.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported adverse event/incident was investigated in alignment with endologix operating procedures and work instructions.Where possible, it is endologix practice to make at least three good faith efforts to retrieve a reported adverse event/incident related device as well as medical records and medical imaging.An evaluation of the manufacturing record was completed.A review of the part number/lot number combination needed for device identification shows the device to have been properly manufactured and released in accordance with the device master record.An evaluation of the device could not be completed.The device was not returned to endologix for evaluation because it remains implanted.A clinical evaluation of the adverse event/incident was completed.An examination of medical records and/or medical imaging received by endologix shows that the aortic dissection and death are unconfirmed.This is not consistent with the reported adverse event/incident.Procedure related harms, device, user, procedure or anatomy relatedness of this complaint could not be determined with the medical records available for review.During the investigation, endologix found reasonable evidence to suggest the device was used off-label.The patient was being treated for a right common iliac artery 41.9mm in diameter aneurysm.It is unclear if the off-label nature of this case contributed to the reported event.The final patient status was reported as deceased.No additional investigation of this reported adverse event/incident is planned.However, should additional information relevant to the investigation outcome become available, a follow-up report will be submitted.Endologix will continue to monitor this and similar adverse events/incidents.Corrections g3: awareness date has been updated.H6: medical device problem codes: remove code 4065.H6: investigation finding codes: remove code 3233.H6: investigation conclusion codes: remove code 11.

• Brand Name: ALTO
• Type of Device: MAIN BODY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENDOLOGIX SANTA ROSA; 3910 brickway blvd; santa rosa CA 95403
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENDOLOGIX SANTA ROSA; 3910 brickway blvd; ,; santa rosa CA 95403
• Manufacturer Contact: gary kirchgater ; 3910 brickway blvd; ,; santa rosa, CA 95403 ; 8009832284
• MDR Report Key: 19192241
• MDR Text Key: 341155042
• Report Number: 3008011247-2024-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00850007370886
• UDI-Public: (01)00850007370886(17)250429(10)FS042622-52
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P120006
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/08/2024

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 Model Number: TV-AB2380-N
• Device Lot Number: FS042622-52
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2022
• 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
• Treatment: OVATION IX ILIAC LIMB, LOT # FS011822-14; OVATION IX ILIAC LIMB, LOT # FS051122-08
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Sex: Male