MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIOMED GMBH & CO. MEDIZINTECHNIK KG LIFESTENT 5F VASCULAR STENT

Catalog Number	5F051503CS
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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.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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a stent placement with lifestent vascular stent.During the procedure when it was placed in the patient it was found that the length of the stent was not accurate.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a stent placement with lifestent vascular stent.During the procedure, when it was placed in the patient, it was found that the length of the stent was not accurate.The procedure was completed by using another device.There were no reported patient injuries.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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: neither sample nor image provided.The reported issue could not be re produced which leads to inconclusive result.In this case limited information was provided.Based on the investigation of the provided information, the investigation is closed as inconclusive.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.Holding and handling of the system throughout deployment was found described.In particular the instructions for use (ifu) state: 'prior to and during stent deployment, remove slack from the delivery system catheter outside the patient by gently holding the stability sheath and keeping it straight and under tension.' regarding access/ accessories the ifu state: 'gain ipsilateral or contralateral femoral access utilizing an (.) 5f (1.67 mm) or larger introducer sheath.(.) insert a guidewire of appropriate length (table 3) and 0.014 inch (0.36 mm) - 0.035 inch (0.89 mm) diameter(.).' the ifu further state: 'pre-dilatation of the lesion with a balloon dilatation catheter is recommended.' g3, h6 (patient, method).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.

• Brand Name: LIFESTENT 5F 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: 23447441
• Report Number: 9681442-2025-00357
• Device Sequence Number: 8188311
• Product Code: NIP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741120664
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741120664(17)270614(10)ANJT1756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/19/2025

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: 5F051503CS
• Device Lot Number: ANJT1756
• 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: 10/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Unknown