MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A. PALINDROME; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Model Number 8888541023P

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/11/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, at the end of insertion when connecting the hub with y-part with strong power, aspiration was carried out and drawing air through the connection point.The connector could only be closed with great effort and during the subsequent test.It was stated that there was a leak between hub and y-part of both venous and arterial adapter but has no luer adapter issue.The doctor decided to clamp the catheter near the skin, cut the extracorporeal end and replaced it with hub and y-part by another kit from the same solder and the catheter works flawlessly.It was stated that the catheter was used successfully and the procedure was completed.Flushing was done without any problem using the sterile nacl (sodium chloride) and also the cleaning agent used on the device.Braunol was the cleaning agent used on the insertion site prior to product placement.There was no blood loss and no blood transfusion required.The catheter was repaired.There was no tego utilized.There was no other products being utilized with the device.T here was no other defects or damages found on the catheter where the leak was observed.There was nothing unusual observed on the device prior to use.There was no patient symptoms or complications associated with the event.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted a red and blue luer adapters, clamps, extension tube and hub.A microscope investigation showed no visible cracks on the adapters or clamps.It was reported that the luer adapter was leaking.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101 ; CS 20101
• MDR Report Key: 11123152
• MDR Text Key: 225564714
• Report Number: 3009211636-2021-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521158504
• UDI-Public: 10884521158504
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K123196
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 8888541023P
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888541023P
• Device Lot Number: 1932300192
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/29/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1