MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION DIREXION FATHOM-16 SYSTEM; CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number 84592

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis by mfr: the returned product consisted of a direxion microcatheter.The tip, inner/outer shaft, and hub/strain relief were microscopically and visually inspected.A test.018 wire was attempted to be advanced through the device, but was unable, therefore the device was soaked in the water bath for 5 days.When the device was removed from the bath, the test wire was attempted again and was unable to advance through the entire device.The wire advanced through the proximal end of the device stopping 3.2cm from the distal tip.The outer nitinol shaft is damaged and fractured starting 3.2cm from the distal tip.The inner polymer shaft has become damaged as well due to being used during a procedure and from the nitinol shaft damage.The tip is damaged.Inspection of the remainder of the device presented no other damage or irregularities.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed 08dec2020: it was reported there was an occlusion in the catheter.A direxion infusion catheter was selected for use.100 microns of oncozene microspheres were hand injected through the catheter.However, the microspheres clumped together and occluded the catheter 20cm from the catheter tip.A wire was used to help the occlusion but they could not inject more microspheres.However, the product investigation revealed a outer shaft fracture 3.2cm from the tip.

• Brand Name: DIREXION FATHOM-16 SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; model farm road; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 11005942
• MDR Text Key: 221759688
• Report Number: 2134265-2020-17424
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729839637
• UDI-Public: 08714729839637
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142259
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/14/2020

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/03/2022
• Device Model Number: 84592
• Device Catalogue Number: 84592
• Device Lot Number: 0025668632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/05/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2020
• 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