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

Model Number	FEM08060
Medical Device Problem Code	Misfire (2532)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, stent allegedly deployed partially.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 is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Expiry date: 05/2025.Device pending return.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure, stent allegedly deployed partially.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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.Investigation summary: the sample was returned for evaluation.The sample was contaminated and sent along with the safety clip attached and a guidewire inserted in it.The stent graft was completely loaded.During evaluation testing the stent graft could be deployed without any resistance.This does not confirm a partial deployment/ deployment failure.The investigation is unconfirmed for partial deployment/ deployment failure based on the provided sample and information.A definite root cause for the reported event 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.The instructions for use state: '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.' regarding preparation of the device the instructions for use state that 'prior to loading the endovascular system over a guide wire, both ports must be flushed with sterile saline (.).Flushing these lumens will also facilitate stent graft deployment.' regarding the anatomy of the placement site the instructions for use state: '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 increased deployment forces and possible endovascular system failure'.Regarding accessories the instructions for use states: 'prepare a stiff 0.035" guidewire per its instructions for use and advance the guidewire under fluoroscopy to the target location.The use of an appropriately sized introducer sheath is recommended.'; the packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 9f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: d4 (expiry date: 05/2025),.

• 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: 16081949
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-01042
• Device Sequence Number: 18282210
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008493
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008493
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P130029
• 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): 02/10/2023

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: FEM08060
• Device Catalogue Number: FEM08060
• Device Lot Number: ANGS3358
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2023
• 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