MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES EDWARDS ESHEATH INTRODUCER SET; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number 914ESJ

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Unspecified Vascular Problem (4441)

Event Date 07/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During the transfemoral tavr for a 23mm sapien 3 valve, vascular complication occurred.The valve was implanted without any trouble.When the esheath was removed, hypotension was observed.Angiography revealed the vascular damage.A stent graft was implanted; however, the bleeding did not stop.The vascular damage was surgically repaired.Blood pressure was recovered after the repair.No damage was observed in the sheath.Per the physician, the diameter of the vessel was good enough and there was no tortuosity; however, there was a little calcification near the puncture point.When the sheath was removed, introducer was not inserted fully.This may have created the gap at sheath tip and may have nicked the vessel wall.

Manufacturer Narrative

Per the instructions for use (ifu), cardiovascular injuries such as perforation or dissection of vessels, ventricle, myocardial or valvular structures are known potential risks or adverse events associated with the overall thv procedure and may require intervention.According to the literature review, and as documented in a technical summary written by edwards lifesciences, vascular complications are a well-recognized complication of the transfemoral thv procedure in this elderly population with multiple co-morbidities.Edwards has reviewed many reports, including screening data records and source documentation of vascular complications, and has found that the root cause is typically related to a combination of vessel size, tortuosity, and calcifications.Although the incidence is decreasing with smaller sheath/delivery system sizes and physician experience, there will continue to be cases in which vascular complications will occur.The thv physician training manuals instruct on procedural considerations for sheath insertion with regards to proper screening critical to reducing vascular complications.The training manual instructs the operator on proper sheath insertion and withdrawal techniques, including pre-dilating the vessel with the edwards dilators, as needed.It also notes that calcification may reduce lumen diameter and limit or prevent the transfemoral passage of the devices.The ifu contraindicates patients with ilio-femoral vessel characteristics that would preclude safe placement of sheaths such as severe obstructive calcification or severe tortuosity.Pre-procedure screening and assessment of the femoral/iliac artery internal diameters will enable the clinician to determine if the sapien valve can be delivered transfemorally.Assessment of location and amount of circumferential calcium will aid in determining areas of reduced vessel diameters.The operators are trained to measure minimum vessel diameter taking calcium into account.The physician training manual also lists the minimum recommended vessel size for each size device.Despite the best screening tools, a small percentage of patients will have femoral/iliac vessels that are not amenable to the trans-femoral approach or where increased resistance is encountered during insertion of devices.In many cases, the vessel minimum luminal diameter (mld) may be borderline or below the indicated size.In addition, significant calcification and/or tortuosity, not always appreciable on imaging, could be contributing factors to the event.The minimum required vessel diameter for a 14 fr sheath is 5.5 mm.In this case, there was no allegation or indication a device malfunction contributed to this adverse event.Per the instructions for use (ifu), vascular damage is a potential adverse event associated with the transcatheter valve replacement (tvr) procedure and the use of the edwards thv devices.In this case, there was no allegation or indication a product malfunction contributed to this adverse event.Investigation results suggest/indicate that when the sheath was removed, introducer was not inserted fully.This may have created the gap at sheath tip and may have nicked the vessel wall which had the potential to cause or contribute to this event.A review of edwards lifesciences risk management documentation was performed for this case.The reported event is an anticipated risk of the transcatheter heart valve procedure, additional assessment of this adverse event is not required at this time.The ifu and training manuals have been reviewed and no inadequacies have been identified with regards to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits monthly, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.No corrective or preventative actions are required.Valve remains implanted.

• Brand Name: EDWARDS ESHEATH INTRODUCER SET
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENES; 1 edwards lifesciences; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: renee van dorne ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492506385
• MDR Report Key: 15243044
• MDR Text Key: 298075827
• Report Number: 2015691-2022-07375
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103194838
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103194838(17)240316(10)64281639
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K200258
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/16/2024
• Device Model Number: 914ESJ
• Device Lot Number: 64281639
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 86 YR
• Patient Sex: Female