| Model Number |
BEA28-110/I20-30 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Partial Blockage (1065); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2021
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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 afx2.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially implanted with a afx2 bifurcated stent graft and a vela suprarenal stent graft to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa).Approximately three (3) years post initial procedure, during a routine computed tomography (ct) the patient was identified with significantly thrombus within the graft.The patient is currently being monitored and was reported as stable.
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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.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 thrombus within the bifurcated main body and bilateral iliac artery stents.This is consistent with the reported adverse event/incident.The most likely causation for this event is anatomy related as there was preexisting significant mural thrombus prior to the index procedure.Also, the patient's nicotine use likely contributed this event.The final patient status was reported to be stable.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.Device iteration is afx2 corrections: h6: result code: remove code 3233 h6: conclusion code: remove code 11.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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