| Model Number |
TV-AB2980-J |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Aneurysm (1708); Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially treated for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) with the ovation ix abdominal aortic aneurysm stent system.Approximately seven (7) months post initial procedure, the patient presented with an endoleak (at indeterminate origin).The physician elected to treat the patient by implanting two (2) ovation ix extenders and a palmaz stent on (b)(6) 2019.The seal was reportedly improved and the patient was discharged in stable condition.Reference mfr.Report # 3008011247-2019-00047 for this previously reported event.Approximately two (2) years post-secondary procedure, the patient presented at routine follow-up with a type 1b endoleak (on right-side), type ii endoleak (non-device-related), and a persistent type 1a endoleak (previously treated with a palmaz stent).The physician elected to treat the patient by implanting two (2) ovation ix iliac limbs on (b)(6) 2021.Reference mfr.Report # 3008011247-2021-00043.Approximately eight (8) months post third procedure, the patient presented with an aneurysm enlargement, a type 1a, and 1b endoleak.The physician plans to re-intervene and the patient is reportedly in stable condition.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The devices involved in this event will not be returned for evaluation and remain implanted in the patient.Patient medical records and imaging studies will be requested for further evaluation by a clinical specialist.If additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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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 could not be completed.No medical records nor medical imaging relevant to the reported adverse event/incident was received by endologix.The user facility was unable to provide this information.Due to the absence of medical records and medical imaging; device, use, procedure, and/or anatomy relatedness to this adverse event/incident could not be evaluated.The final patient status was report as in stable condition.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.Corrections: b5: describe event or problem has been updated.H6: investigation finding: remove code 3233.H6: investigation conclusion: remove code 11.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially treated for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) with the ovation ix abdominal aortic aneurysm stent system.Approximately seven (7) months post initial procedure, the patient presented with an endoleak (at indeterminate origin).The physician elected to treat the patient by implanting two (2) ovation ix extenders and a palmaz stent on (b)(6) 2019.The seal was reportedly improved and the patient was discharged in stable condition.Reference mfr.Report # 3008011247-2019-00047 for this previously reported event.Approximately two (2) years post-secondary procedure, the patient presented at routine follow-up with a type 1b endoleak (on right-side), type ii endoleak (non-device-related), and a persistent type 1a endoleak (previously treated with a palmaz stent).The physician elected to treat the patient by implanting two (2) ovation ix iliac limbs on (b)(6) 2021.Reference mfr.Report # 3008011247-2021-00043.Approximately eight (8) months post third procedure, the patient presented with an aneurysm enlargement, a type 1a, and 1b endoleak.The physician plans to re-intervene and the patient is reportedly in stable condition.Additional information: no further intervention was performed as the patient is still waiting on cardiac clearance.
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