MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® VIABAHN® VBX BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS; ILIAC COVERED STENT, ARTERIAL

Catalog Number	BXB063902A
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/29/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The following was reported to gore: during a thoracoabdominal endovascular (tambe) procedure on (b)(6) 2026, gore® viabahn® vbx balloon expandable endoprosthesis (vbx devices) were implanted in the visceral arteries as branch devices.Access was made from the groin area.It was reported that a 7fr cook ansel sheath was placed inside an 8fr tourguide¿ steerable sheath.As the 8x59 vbx device was advanced into the superior mesenteric artery, the vbx device dislodged from the catheter.The physician was able to insert a secondary balloon that was slightly inflated into the vbx device.Using the balloon the vbx device was placed at the intended location and deployed with no issues.Using the same sheaths, a 7x29 vbx device was implanted distally.Next, the 6x39 vbx device was being advanced into the left renal artery.However, the vbx device dislodged from the catheter.Using the same technique, a secondary balloon was used to push the vbx device into place and it was deployed with no issues.It was reported both of the dislodged vbx devices had problems tracking up and over a transfemoral approach in the tambe device.It was reported the patient is doing well following the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Cbas® heparin surface incorporates carmeda heparin manufactured from heparin sodium api, which is covalently bound to the device surface and is essentially non-eluting.H6 - code c19: a review of the manufacturing records indicated the device met pre-release specifications.H6 - code b20: the device remains implanted and was therefore not available for analysis.No images enabling direct assessment of product performance were returned for evaluation.Manufacturer report # 2017233-2026-07655 was also submitted for the 8x59 vbx device that was ultimately implanted in the sma.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.

• Brand Name: GORE® VIABAHN® VBX BALLOON EXPANDABLE ENDOPROSTHESIS
• Common Device Name: ILIAC COVERED STENT, ARTERIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL ECHO RIDGE B/P; 3250 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: genevieve begay ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 25540677
• Report Number: 2017233-2026-07656
• Device Sequence Number: 9124330
• Product Code: PRL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132658442
• UDI-Public: (01)00733132658442(17)280112
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160021
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/17/2026

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: BXB063902A
• 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: 05/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2025
• 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: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 64 KG