MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR SWAN-GANZ THERMODILUTION CATHETER; CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED

Model Number 131F7

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One 131f7 with a monoject limited volume syringe was returned for examination.The reported event of "detached" was confirmed.As received, the sheath was not returned.The catheter balloon was found to be torn from the proximal and distal bonding sites.The central area of balloon latex was missing.Bonding indication and residual latex were observed from the distal and proximal bonding sites.All through lumens were patent without any leakage or occlusion.No visible damage or inconsistency was observed from the catheter body.A review of the manufacturing records indicated that the product met specifications upon release.An investigation has been initiated to consider any potential manufacturing factors that may have contributed to this complaint.Invasive procedures involve some patient risks.Although serious complications are relatively uncommon, the physician is advised, before deciding to insert or use the catheter, to consider the potential benefits in relation to the possible complications.The techniques for insertion, methods of using the catheter to obtain patient data information, and the occurrence of complications is well described in the literature.It is standard practice to check balloon integrity by inflating it to the recommended volume in order to detect any asymmetry or leakage condition before use of the catheter.When there is separation of the balloon or fragments from the pulmonary artery catheter, the retained fragment can embolize to the lungs.Due to the large surface area of the pulmonary vasculature, this is generally well tolerated, but can lead to complications such as infection or small infarction.Pulmonary complications may result from improper inflation technique.To avoid damage to the pulmonary artery and possible balloon rupture, the balloon should not be inflated above the recommended volume.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 balloon detached during a case.The customer indicated that the catheter came out to the sheath with the balloon sheared off.They could not find it so it was assumed that the balloon remained in the body.The patient is stable and was told of the event.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ THERMODILUTION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492502904
• MDR Report Key: 10718230
• MDR Text Key: 213186161
• Report Number: 2015691-2020-14068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K810124
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/10/2022
• Device Model Number: 131F7
• Device Catalogue Number: 131F7P
• Device Lot Number: 62937457
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2020
• 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
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Weight: 132