MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 5FR TRPL-LUMN UMB VSL CATH; CATHETER, UMBILICAL ARTERY

Model Number 8888160648

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/18/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.Therefore, a failure analysis is not available, and we are not able to determine the relationship between this device and the cause for this event.  as part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed, and approved by quality, prior to release of product.  if additional information, or the sample is received, the investigation will be reopened and responded to accordingly.

Event Description

The customer reported that there is a break/tear/hole at approximately 10 cm mark.There was no patient harm reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Section b5 has been updated to include additional information.

Event Description

The customer reported that there is a break/tear/hole at approximately 10 cm mark.There was no patient harm reported.Additional information was provided by the customer and it was stated that a hole was discovered, when a x-ray was taken to confirm the catheter placement, after insertion.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: evaluation summary: a device history record (dhr) review revealed no discrepancies that may have contributed to a complaint of this failure mode.All quality assurance testing performed during manufacturing was acceptable.The quality assurance review of the visual, physical, and dimensional evaluation results indicated that the product met specification requirements.In addition, all dhrs are reviewed for accuracy prior to product release.One used catheter was received for analysis and investigation.Visual inspection revealed that the catheter showed signs of use and during the evaluation, a leak was observed on the tube.In magnified visual inspection a hole was identified in the tube of the catheter.The hole was 11" away from the strain relief.The event reported was confirmed.An ishikawa diagram was used to determine the potential causes for this event.Multiple components are used in the manufacture of this product.Components properties are tested by the suppliers and there are controls in place in the manufacturing site to prevent non-conforming material to be used.Catheters are submitted to a 100% pressure testing.The instructions for use warn to not use a sharp clamps or instruments to handle the catheter since even a minor cut could tear or break the catheter.Also, the instructions state not to stretch the catheter and that too much tension could tear the catheter.Based on the available information, it can be concluded that the product was manufactured according to specifications.The exact root cause could not be determined.A corrective and preventive action (capa) is not deemed necessary at this time.It must be noted that in-process controls are in place to prevent nonconforming product from leaving the manufacturing operations.This includes 100% in process visual inspection and leak testing.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

Manufacturer Narrative

Based on additional information from the initial reporter, the lot number field in section d4 was updated from 192100151 to 1921900151.

• Brand Name: 5FR TRPL-LUMN UMB VSL CATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, UMBILICAL ARTERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; edificio b20 calle #2 zona fra; alajuela ; CS
• MDR Report Key: 10575619
• MDR Text Key: 208345037
• Report Number: 3009211636-2020-00716
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884527005199
• UDI-Public: 20884527005199
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 8888160648
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888160648
• Device Lot Number: 1921900151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/23/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2020; 09/03/2020; 09/03/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/01/2020; 11/20/2020; 12/08/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1