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

Catalog Number	FEM14060
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Misfire (2532); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2024
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 is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo and image were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 graft placement procedure via the peripheral fistula access, the stent allegedly did not open all the way inside the patient.It was further reported that the tip of the stent was allegedly found to be damaged upon removal of the malfunctioned stent.Reportedly, the stent was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed using another device.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: a provided x-ray image showed a deployed stent graft with poor visibility but radio-opaque markers are however visible on both ends of the stent graft which shows the stent graft was completely deployed.Further radiopaque material is visible but due to poor resolution a closer description and evaluation for partial deployment is not possible.The delivery system was returned for evaluation and the stent graft was completely deployed and was not returned; while the inner catheter was protruding the tip, the pusher was out of the sheath and the distal part of the catheter including the sheath marker was detached and missing.The investigation leads to confirmed results.There were no indications of manufacturing deficiencies.Based on provided image, and evaluation of the returned sample, the investigation is closed with confirmed results for break and detachment of the tip.Based on information available, a definite root cause for the reported device issue could not be determined.Labeling review: in reviewing the relevant labeling for this product, it was found that the information for use sufficiently addresses the potential risks.E.G., the information for use states: "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 information for use state that "prior to loading the vascular 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 ifu states: "prior to stent graft deployment, ensure that the proximal stent graft end is positioned in a straight section of the lumen to reduce the risk of increased deployment forces and possible failure to deploy".Regarding accessories the ifu states: "0.035" (0.889 mm) guidewire with a length at least twice as long as the endovascular system" and "introducer sheath with appropriate inner diameter".The packaging pictograms indicate an introducer size of 10f and a 0.035" guidewire.H10: g3, h6 (device, method).H11: h6 (result, conclusion).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 graft placement procedure via the peripheral fistula access, the stent allegedly did not open all the way inside the patient.It was further reported that the tip of the stent was allegedly found to be damaged upon removal of the malfunctioned stent.Reportedly, the stent was removed from the patient.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• 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: 20898877
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-01793
• Device Sequence Number: 9005971
• Product Code: PFV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04049519008691
• UDI-Public: (01)04049519008691(17)270105(10)ANJN0756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• 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): 01/31/2025

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: FEM14060
• Device Lot Number: ANJN0756
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/09/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2025
• 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 Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 118 KG
• Patient Race: White