| Model Number |
VAMF4040C150TU |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult To Position (1467)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Perforation of Vessels (2135)
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| Date of Event |
06/05/2018
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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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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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A valiant stent graft system was planned to be implanted in a patient for the endovascular treatment of a 50-60mm diameter thoracic aortic aneurysm.It was reported during the index procedure that the device failed to track through the calcified aorta and the right iliac sustained a tear.The physician elected not to implant the valiant device and an open repair of the external iliac was completed.Per the physician, the cause of the event was due to calcified anatomy.No additional clinical sequelae were reported and the patient is fine.
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