MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. SUPERA; STENT, SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY

Model Number	S-60-100-120-P6
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the procedure was to treat a lesion in the superficial femoral artery.The vessel was prepared using a 6x100mm balloon and atherectomy.The 6.0x100mm supera self expanding stent system (ses) was advanced to the target lesion and the stent deployed.During removal the tip of the ses separated and became stuck in the sheath.The ses was successfully removed however the patient was sent for surgical removal of the sheath and separated tip, requiring additional hospitalization.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.Production record and corrective and preventive actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint handling database identified no other incidents from this lot.As there was no damage noted to the device during the inspection prior to use, the investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure as it is likely that during removal inadvertent interaction with the sheath resulted in the reported tip material separation.As reported, the ses was successfully removed however the patient was sent for surgical removal of the sheath and separated tip, requiring additional hospitalization.Based on the reported information and 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: SUPERA
• Common Device Name: STENT, SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY
• 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: 22232585
• Report Number: 2024168-2025-06218
• Device Sequence Number: 8019262
• Product Code: NIP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648211829
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648211829(17)250831(10)3092261
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P120020
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/17/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2025
• Device Model Number: S-60-100-120-P6
• Device Catalogue Number: S-60-100-120-P6
• Device Lot Number: 3092261
• 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: 06/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 6F 70CM SHEATH
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 68 KG
• Patient Race: Asian