MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Model Number	RMT281418
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Aneurysm (1708)
Date of Event	08/16/2016
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2014, the patient presented with a 52.6 mm abdominal aortic aneurysm that was treated with gore® excluder® aaa endoprostheses.Follow-up imaging showed that the aneurysm decreased in size from 48mm on (b)(6) 2014 to 42mm on (b)(6) 2015.From (b)(6) 2016 to (b)(6) 2020, the maximum aneurysm diameter increased in size from 50mm to 70mm.On (b)(6) 2020, a type ii endoleak was identified.Due to the aneurysm enlargement, it was decided to embolized the inferior mesenteric (ima) and lumbar arteries.The procedure was successfully completed.The patient tolerated the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
According to the gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis instructions for use (ifu), users are made aware of the risks associated with type ii endoleaks and are instructed to consider the risks and benefits discussed in the ifu for each patient before using the devices.Additionally, per ifu, adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention include, but are not limited to endoleak and aneurysm enlargement.

• Brand Name: GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL WOODY MOUNTAIN B/P; 3750 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: joerg kersten ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 14393590
• Report Number: 2017233-2022-02923
• Device Sequence Number: 20276092
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132610730
• UDI-Public: 00733132610730
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: P020004
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Study
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2016
• Device Model Number: RMT281418
• Device Catalogue Number: RMT281418
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 79 KG
• Patient Race: White