MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. HERCULINK ELITE; STENT, RENAL

Model Number	1011487-12
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the procedure was to treat a mildly calcified and tortuous lesion in the renal artery.The 4.0x12mm rx herculink elite stent delivery system (sds) was advanced to the target lesion; however during deployment it was noted the stent was not on the balloon.The sds was removed and the dislodged stent was located in the guiding catheter; therefore the guiding catheter was simply removed.Another herculink elite stent was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual inspection and dimensional analysis were performed on the returned device.The reported stent dislodgement was confirmed.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a query of the complaint handling database for the reported lot revealed there is no indication of a lot specific issue.Based on the reported information and the observations from the returned analysis, a definitive cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Based on the results of the complaint investigation there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: HERCULINK ELITE
• Common Device Name: STENT, RENAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.; 3200 lakeside drive; santa clara CA 95054 2807
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 2024168; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 21178346
• Report Number: 2024168-2025-00651
• Device Sequence Number: 4300868
• Product Code: NIN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648077821
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648077821(17)251031(10)2111061
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P110001
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2025

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 Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 1011487-12
• Device Catalogue Number: 1011487-12
• Device Lot Number: 2111061
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: APTECH 6F GUIDE CATHETER.
• Patient Sex: Unknown