MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Catalog Number	RLT231414
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Clinical Endoleak (4843)
Date of Event	04/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: code b20 ¿ the device remains implanted and, therefore, was not available for direct analysis by gore.H6: code c19-a review of the manufacturing records indicated the lot met all pre-release manufacturing specifications.As the device was not accessible, the product history review (phr) review was the extend of the investigation.No device problem was found per review of these records.It should be noted that, per the gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis instructions for use (ifu), adverse events that may occur and / or require intervention include, but are not limited to, endoleak.W.L.Gore & associates, inc.(gore) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.This report is based upon information obtained by gore, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Blank fields present on this report include required fields and fields determined to be not applicable.Blank required fields indicate that the information was not provided, was deemed unavailable or was not applicable.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, gore, or its associates that the device, gore or its associates caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute a legal admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned, as defined from a legal standpoint.These words are included in the report and are fixed items for selection created by the fda, to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of reporting pursuant to part 803.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2023, patient underwent an endovascular procedure to treat a ruptured aneurysm utilizing gore® excluder® aaa endoprosthesis.On an unknown date, imaging follow-up revealed there was a type ii endoleak.On (b)(6) 2024 (gore associate was not present), patient underwent reintervention surgery, and the ima was coiled.Another follow-up scan (unknown date), revealed there was a persistent type ii endoleak from the lumbar arteries.On (b)(6) 2024, an angiogram was performed.Coil embolization of the two lumbar arteries was performed by additional coiling of the aaa sac.No type 1b or issue was observed on the plc181200 contralateral leg component, but access was gained into the aaa sac, and right common iliac artery limb was extended to maximize the seal zone as a precautionary measure.Patient tolerated the procedure.No images are available.

• Brand Name: GORE® EXCLUDER® AAA ENDOPROSTHESIS
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL PHOENIX 2 B/P; 32470 n. north valley parkway; phoenix AZ 85085
• Manufacturer Contact: lillian espinoza ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 19638910
• Report Number: 3007284313-2024-03342
• Device Sequence Number: 8610354
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132622375
• UDI-Public: 00733132622375
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P020004
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/22/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: RLT231414
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 119 KG