| Model Number |
VNMC4040C55TU |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Intimal Dissection (1333)
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| Date of Event |
12/12/2018
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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 navion stent graft was implanted in a patient for the endovascular treatment of a thoracic aortic ulcer.It was reported that the patient had a good 1 week post operative scan, however presented with an ascending aortic dissection at the 1 month scan.The dissection was visible proximal to and behind the implanted device.The patient has not received treatment, as the physician opted for observation.As per the physician, the cause of the event may be device oversizing, but feels the issue relates to the imh and weak tissue in the patient's anatomy.No additional clinical sequelae were reported and the patient will be monitored.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: it was reported that the ulcer was located proximal to the lsa and the proximal end of the stent graft was implanted in zone 0 of the ascending aorta.It was reported that 10-20% stent graft oversizing was used.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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