MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® TAG® CONFORMABLE THORACIC STENT GRAFT WITH ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM; SYSTEM, ENDOVASCULAR GRAFT, AORTIC ANEURYSM TREATMENT

Catalog Number	TGMR404010
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Vascular Dissection (3160)
Date of Event	02/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: code c19 - a review of the manufacturing records indicated the lot met all pre-release specifications.H6: code b20 -the device remains implanted and was therefore not available for engineering evaluation by gore.According to the gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft with active control system instructions for use (ifu), complications associated with use of the gore® tag® thoracic endoprosthesis may include but are not limited to dissection.Imaging evaluation summary: the imaging evaluation performed by a clinical imaging specialist showed the following: one time-point available for evaluation: post-implantation cta dated on (b)(6) 2025.The length from the distal border of the left common carotid artery (lcca) to the tear appears to be ~6.8mm, by outer curve length.The length of the thoracic aortic arch tear appears to be ~1.7cm, by outer curve length.Axial imaging shows there is an aortic tear just proximal to the previously implanted gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft with active control system.Thereby, confirming an aortic dissection at the proximal end of the stent graft.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
The following was reported to gore: on (b)(6) 2024, the patient underwent an endovascular procedure to treat penetrating aortic ulcer utilizing a gore® tag® conformable thoracic stent graft with active control system (ctagac).On (b)(6) 2025, the field sales associate (fsa) was notified by the physician that a patient presented during a routine 1-year follow-up post implant of the ctagac with an aortic dissection at the proximal end of the stent graft.Patient has no symptoms and it is unclear if a reintervention will occur as physician is not sure on the next steps as of yet.

• Brand Name: GORE® TAG® CONFORMABLE THORACIC STENT GRAFT WITH ACTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM
• 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 WOODY SPRINGS B/P; 3450 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: jaskaran parhar ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 21572613
• Report Number: 2017233-2025-05915
• Device Sequence Number: 8647138
• Product Code: MIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132646838
• UDI-Public: (01)00733132646838(17)260922
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P040043
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• 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): 03/11/2025

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: 09/22/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: TGMR404010
• 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: 02/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2023
• 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: 71 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown