| Model Number |
BA25-100/I20-40 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190); Separation Problem (4043)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Aneurysm (1708); Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/16/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device iteration is afx with duraply.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially implanted with a bifurcated stent graft and a suprarenal aortic extension to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa).Approximately four (4) years post initial procedure, during a routine follow up, a type 3a endoleak and aneurysm enlargement were identified.The physician elected to implant two (2) aortic extensions on (b)(6) 2021 to resolve this event.The patient was reported as stable post secondary procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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.The review confirms there were no manufacturing or processing non-conformities identified that would contribute to the reported adverse event/incident.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 type 3a endoleak and sac growth were confirmed.This is consistent with the reported adverse event/incident.The most likely causation for reported type 3a endoleak with sac growth was due to the off-label aortic angle (~60°) and cautionary product use of : access morphology that includes: significant ca+, tortuosity, thrombus and occlusive disease.The final patient status was reported being stable post the secondary endovascular procedure.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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