MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR SWAN-GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR FEMORAL INSERTION

Model Number PE075F5

Device Problem Pacing Problem (1439)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/02/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No product was returned for evaluation; it was discarded at the hospital due to infection.Without the return of the product, it is not possible to determine if damages or defects existed on the product, nor could a root cause or potential contributing factors be identified.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.No actions will be taken at this time.Swan-ganz pacing thermodilution (td) catheters serve as diagnostic and therapeutic tools in the management of critically ill patients.All invasive procedures inherently involve some patient risks.The physician is advised before deciding to use the catheter to consider and weigh the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of the catheter against alternative procedures.The general risks and complications associated with indwelling catheters are described in the literature.Cases of myocardial perforation associated with the use of temporary trans-venous pacing catheters have been reported.Careful repositioning and withdrawal of the catheter under fluoroscopic control is recommended.It is unknown if user or procedural factors may have contributed to this event.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.

Event Description

It was reported that the swan ganz catheter was unable to pace during use.The catheter paced at first, but was unable to pace during the middle of use.The catheter was replaced and the problem was solved.It is unknown if the patient had cardiac conduction defect or what kind of surgery/examination the catheter was used.Patient demographic information requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.The customer suspected the catheter got disconnected since it was unable to pace during use.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR FEMORAL INSERTION
• Type of Device: PACING CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492500249
• MDR Report Key: 10570631
• MDR Text Key: 208146803
• Report Number: 2015691-2020-13687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K813521
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/16/2022
• Device Model Number: PE075F5
• Device Lot Number: 62888134
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1