MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD. LIFESTREAM; BALLOON EXPANDABLE VASCULAR COVERED STENT

Model Number	LSMU1350526
Medical Device Problem Codes	Retraction Problem (1536); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure through femoral region, the stent allegedly got stuck in the sheath.It was further reported that the device was allegedly difficult to remove.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 will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiration date: 09/2024).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the fourth complaint reported for this lot number.The device history records were reviewed and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the physical sample was not returned for evaluation.The result of the investigation is inconclusive for the reported device incompatibility and retraction issues.The root cause for the reported device incompatibility and retraction issues could not be determined based upon the available information received from the field communications.Labeling review: the instructions for use for the lifestream product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: the lifestream balloon expandable vascular covered stent endovascular system is available in catheter lengths of 80 cm and 135 cm and it is compatible with 0.035" (0.89 mm) guidewires.Warnings.Attempts to retract the covered stent into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in dislodgement and embolization of the covered stent.Maintain guidewire placement across the lesion and withdraw the endovascular system only until the proximal end of the covered stent is aligned with the tip of the sheath/guiding catheter.Do not attempt to remove an unexpanded covered stent through the sheath/guiding catheter.Remove the sheath/guiding catheter and endovascular system as a single unit.Attempting to remove an unexpanded covered stent by pulling it back into the sheath/guiding catheter may result in stent dislodgement.Do not retract the balloon until the balloon is fully deflated under vacuum.Precautions.Prior to device use, refer to the covered stent sizing table on the label and read the instructions for use.This device has not been tested for use in overlapped conditions with stents or covered stents from other manufacturers.Directions for use.Covered stent size selection.3.Select a covered stent diameter that is approximately 5%-20% larger than the largest reference vessel diameter at the proximal or distal target site.Refer to the sizing table on the packaging label for appropriate selection of the covered stent diameter and length.Endovascular system preparation.4.Carefully remove the selected device from the package.5.Inspect the covered stent for adherence to the balloon and centered placement in relation to the balloon marker bands.If the covered stent is not centered and/or does not firmly adhere to the balloon, do not use.6.Flush the delivery system guidewire lumen with sterile saline mixture until saline drops from the distal end of the endovascular system.Covered stent.13.Advance the endovascular system over the guidewire into the introducer sheath.14.Further advance the endovascular system to the target treatment site within the introducer sheath and position the covered stent across the lesion.Verify that the covered stent is still centered within the balloon marker bands.Slowly retract the introducer sheath / guiding catheter while maintaining the position of the covered stent.Ensure the introducer sheath is retracted far enough to not compromise the balloon expansion and covered stent release.H10: b5, d4 (expiration date: 09/2024), h6 (method), g3.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent graft placement procedure through femoral region, the stent graft allegedly failed to advance as it got stuck in the introducer sheath.It was further reported that the delivery system was allegedly difficult to remove from the introducer sheath as well.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: LIFESTREAM
• Common Device Name: BALLOON EXPANDABLE VASCULAR COVERED STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford N A ; EI N A
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford N A ; EI N A
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14496860
• Report Number: 9616666-2022-00110
• Device Sequence Number: 5875027
• Product Code: PRL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05391522080980
• UDI-Public: (01)05391522080980
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160024
• 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): 07/12/2022

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: LSMU1350526
• Device Catalogue Number: LSMU1350526
• Device Lot Number: CMFX0174
• 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: 04/28/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• 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: Unknown