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

Model Number	AVSM10060
Medical Device Problem Codes	Positioning Failure (1158); Fracture (1260); Material Perforation (2205); Misfire (2532); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturing review: 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.Based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Investigation summary: the sample was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Based on the investigation performed in the laboratory, the stent graft was found partially deployed, and a stent strut was found perforating the outer sheath.The perforation of the sheath by one of the struts of the stent is assessed as being the main issue, which led to partial deployment and subsequent fracture of the outer sheath and deformation of the marker band.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported and identified 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'.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' and '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.' 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' the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.(expiry date: 11/2024).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during stent graft placement procedure, the stent was allegedly failed to deploy.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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14785976
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00497
• Device Sequence Number: 12231549
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741106392
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741106392
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P170042
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/29/2022

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: AVSM10060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM10060
• Device Lot Number: ANFY1536
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/23/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown