| Model Number |
BEA25-100/I16-40 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Off-Label Use (1494); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
10/12/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device involved in this event will not be returned for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.Patient medical records and imaging studies will be requested for further evaluation by the clinical specialist.If additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted.Device iteration is afx2.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially implanted with a bifurcated stent graft, an infrarenal aortic extension and an ovation ix iliac limb to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa) with dissection.This initial procedure is outside the indications of use (off-label) due to the use of adjunctive devices not compatible with afx system per the ifu.Approximately three and a half (3.5) years post initial procedure, during a routine follow up a possible type 3b endoleak was identified.It was also reported that the right hypogastric artery communicates with the false lumen.The patient is stable and is asymptomatic and is currently being monitored while an intervention is being discussed.
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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 remains unknown.The final patient status was reported as stable and asymptomatic.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.Device iteration is afx2.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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