| Model Number |
TV-IL1416140-J |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
11/15/2017
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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 ovation ix abdominal stent graft system was implanted to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm.The patient returned for a follow up approximately 2 years post index procedure where physician noticed a potential type 3b endoleak of the limb.There are currently no plans for re-intervention and as of the date of this report there have been no additional patient sequelae reported.
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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 was found to be unknown/undetermined due to the quality of the imaging that was provided.The endoleak may be a type ii from a patent inferior mesenteric artery, but this could not be definitively confirmed.The final patient disposition was stable with no additional patient sequelae reported.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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