| Model Number |
BA28-120/I20-40 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Death (1802); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Rupture (2208)
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| Date of Event |
10/31/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Endologix will continue to investigate the reported event.The patient medical records and imaging studies will be requested for further evaluation by a clinical specialist.A final report will be submitted once the investigation of the reported event has concluded.
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Event or Problem Description
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An afx bifurcated and a vela suprarenal extension were implanted to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm.The patient presented emergently to the er with back pain and then coded with a ruptured aaa.The physician elected to explant the afx device, and the patient was reported to have expired following the explant procedure.It was noted that a ct was not performed prior to taking the patient into surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on the clinical assessment for this event, the most likely cause of the loss of seal and subsequent patient death was found to be unknown/undetermined due to the lack of relevant medical records and imaging surrounding the event.A review of the device quality records shows that the device demonstrated compliance to established procedures and specifications at the time of manufacture.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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