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

Model Number	FEM07120
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Fracture (1260); Misfire (2532); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent graft procedure in the left a/v graft, the delivery system allegedly jammed and broke causing the stent graft failure to deploy issue.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2024).Device pending return.
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 delivery system was returned for evaluation.The stent was found to be in system and in place.The outer sheath was found to be fractured which indicates increased deployment forces.Based on the information available and evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is confirmed for fracture and failure to deploy the stent graft.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling, it was found that the instructions for use sufficiently address the potential risks.The instructions for use state: 'if unusual resistance or high deployment force is encountered during stent graft deployment, abort the procedure, remove the delivery system and use an alternative device'.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'.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'.H10: d4 (expiry date: 02/2024), g3, h6 (device).H11: h6 (method, result, conclusion).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 : see h10.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent graft procedure in the left a/v graft, the delivery system allegedly jammed and broke causing the stent graft failure to deploy issue.The procedure was completed using another device.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: 12892976
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02018
• Device Sequence Number: 4571515
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008479
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008479
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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): 04/04/2022

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: FEM07120
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM07120
• Device Lot Number: ANFP0541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 94 KG