MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT

Model Number	FEM07080
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 11/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly partially deployed.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a review of manufacturing records was not performed, as additional complaints have not been reported for this lot.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, the lot history records of this lot were reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of this product and the product was found to have met the specification prior to shipment.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review and evaluated.A partial deployment and a fracture of the outer sheath were identified.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported issues.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.Regarding the preparation of the device the instructions for use states: 'flush the stent graft lumen with sterile saline by using a small volume syringe.A) attach the syringe to the luer port at the back of the endovascular system (.).B) attach the syringe to the luer port on the y-adapter, (.) close the stopcock when flushing is complete and remove the syringe from the luer port'.The instructions for use states regarding the accessories 'the use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended; prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location' regarding the precautions prior and during deployment the instructions for use states 'prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal (inflow) stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of higher deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure'.The packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 11/2021), g3, h6 (device).H11: h6 (method, result, conclusion).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : device not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly partially deployed.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: FLUENCY PLUS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Common Device Name: ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12605996
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01856
• Device Sequence Number: 1428647
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008455
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008455
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P130029
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FEM07080
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM07080
• Device Lot Number: ANCY4248
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female