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The patient was treated for an abdominal aortic aneurysm and left common iliac artery aneurysm on (b)(6) 2019 with implant of an afx2 bifurcated stent graft (bsg) and an afx vela infrarenal.Due to the occlusion of the left iliac artery, an excluder leg (non-endologix) was deployed from the left common iliac artery (lcia) to the external iliac artery.An afx2 bsg was implanted via the right approach followed by placement of an afx vela infrarenal just below the renal arteries.An aneurysm was also noted in in the right common iliac artery (rcia); however, the procedure was concluded as a staged embolization of the rcia was planned but it is unknown whether the embolization was performed.On (b)(6) 2021 a follow up computed tomography (ct) scan revealed a type ib endoleak from the distal right leg and migration of the proximal stent graft.Consequently, a secondary endovascular aneurysm repair (evar) was performed using an excluder aortic extension (non-endologix) and an excluder leg (non-endologix), along with embolization of the right internal iliac artery.Note: the afx2 system was evaluated using endologix components.The safety and effectiveness of other stent or stent graft devices used in conjunction with the afx2 system have not been established.
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The reported adverse event/incident was investigated in alignment with endologix operating procedures and work instructions.An evaluation of the manufacturing record was completed.A review of the part number/lot number combination needed for device identification shows the device to have been properly manufactured and released in accordance with the device master record.The review confirms there were no manufacturing or processing non-conformities identified that would contribute to the reported adverse event/incident.An evaluation of the device could not be completed.The device was not returned to endologix for evaluation because it remains implanted.A clinical evaluation of the adverse event/incident was completed.An examination of medical records and/or medical imaging received by endologix shows that the type ib endoleak of the right iliac artery, implant migration of the proximal extension, and additional endovascular procedure complaints are unconfirmed.This is not consistent with the reported adverse event/incident.Additionally, a non-endologix stent was implanted in the left common iliac artery at index, representing an off-label use.It was also reported that a right common iliac artery aneurysm was present at index.A staged embolization of the right internal iliac artery was expected; however, it is unknown whether this was subsequently performed.Revision of a previously placed graft was also noted, representing a cautionary product use condition.Device, user, procedure, or anatomy relatedness of this complaint could not be determined.Procedure-related harms for this complaint could not be determined.The final patient status was not reported.No additional investigation of this reported adverse event/incident is planned.However, should additional information relevant to the investigation outcome become available, a follow-up report will be submitted.Endologix will continue to monitor this and similar adverse events/incidents.H3 other text: device remains implanted.
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