| Model Number |
BEA25-80/I16-40 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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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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The device involved in the event will not be returned for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.Patient medical records and imaging studies will be requested for further evaluation by the clinical specialist.If additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted."device iteration is afx2".
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was initially implanted with a bifurcated stent graft and a vela suprarenal extension to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (aaa).Approximately (2) years post implant (exact date was not provided), a type 3a endoleak was identified during a routine follow up on a computerized tomography (ct).Patient is reportedly doing well and is currently being monitored.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing lot evaluation confirmed all devices met specifications prior to release.The device was not returned as the device remains implanted therefore no evaluation was completed.A clinical assessment of the reported event could not be completed due to a lack of receipt of relevant medical records and/or imaging.An attempt was made to obtain medical records and medical images but was denied as patient authorization is needed.As such, procedure related harms, event determination, off label conditions, related patient harms and patient disposition could not be assessed.No additional investigation of this reported event is planned however if additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted.Endologix will continue to monitor this complaint and similar complaints in the event further investigation is needed."device iteration is afx2" corrections: g1, g2: contact office - name has been updated.H6: result code: remove code 3233 h6: conclusion code: remove code 11.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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