Model Number TV-AB3480-J |
Device Problems
Material Invagination (1336); Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 11/21/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The lot history records related to the subject device referenced in this complaint record were reviewed for potential contributing factors for the failure mode(s) described in this event.A review of the device quality records showed that the device(s) demonstrated compliance to established procedures and specifications at the time of manufacture.
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Event Description
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The patient was initially treated with the ovation ix abdominal stent graft system.Approximately two (2) years post- op, a type ia endoleak and infolding at the level of the sealing rings were detected.No additional information was provided and there have been no patient sequelae reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Clinical assessment was performed based off the provided medical records.The reported type ia endoleak and the seal ring infolding was confirmed.These events are most likely user-related as there was no contrast used for the sizing ct as well as a thick slice.Procedure related harms could not be determined; the final patient disposition was not reported and could not be determined.No additional investigations of this reported complaint are planned.Endologix will continue to monitor this complaint and similar complaints in the event further investigation is needed.
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Event Description
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Subsequent to the initial report, additional information was provided reporting that successful re-intervention was completed with implant of an ovation ix extender, a non-endologix (palmaz) stent and ballooning at the level of the sealing rings.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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