MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG LIFESTENT SOLO VASCULAR STENT

Catalog Number	EX062003CL
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2025).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure in the calcified left superficial femoral artery via the right groin, the stent was allegedly unable to be advanced over the wire.It was further reported that the stent allegedly had a kink in the catheter.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: based on the information available it is not reasonably suggested that a manufacturing process may have caused or contributed to the reported issue.However, 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 returned sample was found in unused condition with loaded stent and locked safety.Kinks were found at the proximal end of the system and during testing the system compatible 0.035" guidewire got stuck in the area of the kinks which leads to confirmed result for catheter kink, and failure to advance.A manufacturing related issue could not be found.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is closed as confirmed for catheter kink leading to failure to advance.A definite root cause for the reported event could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, the potential issue was found addressed.The instructions for use state: 'do not rotate the grip while extracting the stent system from the tray.Examine the stent system for any damage.If it is suspected that the sterility or performance of the stent system has been compromised, the device must not be used.' h10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2025).H11: h6 (method, result).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a stent placement procedure in the calcified left superficial femoral artery via the right groin, the stent was allegedly unable to be advanced over the wire.It was further reported that the stent allegedly had a kink in the catheter.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: LIFESTENT SOLO VASCULAR STENT
• Common Device Name: VASCULAR STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG; wachhausstr. 6; karlsruhe 76227 ; GM 76227
• 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: 19978586
• Report Number: 9681442-2024-00227
• Device Sequence Number: 8140896
• Product Code: NIP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519004303
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519004303
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P070014
• 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): 09/11/2024

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 Catalogue Number: EX062003CL
• Device Lot Number: ANHR2529
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/04/2024
• 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: Male
• Patient Race: White