MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CATH TEMPO 5F C2 65CM; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number 451543V0

Device Problems Crack (1135); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 07/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the manufacturing documentation associated with this lot presented no issues during the manufacturing process that can be related to the reported complaint.This device is available for analysis but the engineering report is not yet available.However, it will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.

Event Description

As reported, the 5f 65cm cobra (c2) tempo diagnostic catheter was intact when taken out of the packaging, but it kinked (snapped) during procedure.There was no reported patient injury.The catheter was stored correctly and handled with care whilst removing from the packaging.The intended procedure was a bronchial artery embolization.There was no difficulty removing the device from the sterile packaging.There was no difficulty experienced in prepping the device.The product, or any of the other devices used with it, had not been resterilized.A contralateral approach was not used.The target site was the bronchial arteries.The access site was a femoral approach.The lesion was not calcified.There was no vessel tortuosity.There was no stenosis.The device was not used for a chronic total occlusion (total occlusion >3 months).There was no difficulty advancing the device through the introducer or the guidewire.There was no difficulty advancing the device to the target lesion.There were no other devices used with the product.No excessive torquing was required.There was no unusual force used at any time during the procedure.Another product was used to complete the procedure.The device is expected to be returned for analysis.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint conclusion: as reported, a 5f 65cm cobra (c2) tempo diagnostic catheter, kinked and snapped during the procedure.The catheter was stored correctly, handled with care and intact while removing from the packaging.No difficulty was encountered while removing the device from the sterile packaging or while prepping it.Neither the catheter nor any of the other devices used with it had not been resterilized.The intended procedure was a bronchial artery embolization.The access site was a femoral approach.A contralateral approach was not used.The lesion was not calcified, there was no vessel tortuosity or stenosis, and the device was not used for a chronic total occlusion (total occlusion >3 months).Excessive torquing was not required.There was no difficulty advancing the guidewire through the catheter or difficulty advancing the catheter through the introducer.There was no difficulty advancing the device to the target lesion and unusual force was not used at any time during the procedure.No additional devices were used with the affected catheter.Another product was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.One non-sterile cath tempo 5f c2 65cm unit was received for analysis.During visual inspection, multiple cracks were observed at 4.3cm to 10.5cm from the distal tip.A separated condition was found located approximately 59.4cm from the distal tip.Additionally, a yellowish discoloration was noted to the hub.No other anomalies were observed during visual analysis.Sem analysis was performed, and results showed evidence of elongations near the separated area of the catheter.Plastic deformation resulting in diameter reduction was observed on the braid wires.In addition, ductile dimples were found on the separated braid wire surfaces.No other anomalies were observed during sem analysis.A product history record (phr) review of lot 17799864 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.The event reported by the customer ¿catheter (body/shaft) ¿ kinked/bent - in-patient¿ was not confirmed since no kinks were found.The events ¿catheter (body/shaft) ¿ cracked - in-patient¿ and "catheter (body/shaft) - separated" were confirmed since cracks and a separated condition were noted to the body of the catheter.The elongations, ductile dimples, plastic deformation, and visualized diameter reduction observed on the braid wires of the catheter are commonly associated with separations caused by material tensile overload.Therefore, it is assumed that the body/shaft was induced to a tensile force that exceeded the braid wire and body/shaft material yield strength prior to the braid wire separation.The yellowish discoloration noted to the catheter¿s hub could be from improper storage.Exposure to heat, moisture, or ultraviolet light can accelerate degradation of the catheter¿s integrity and therefore, increase the likelihood of separation.Shipping/handling factors may have contributed to the reported event.Users are trained to inspect for signs of damage prior to and during use (yellowish discoloration).Any product with damage is not to be used.Although not intended as a mitigation of risk, information for safety is provided in the products labeling with the intent to make the user aware of the risks.According to the instructions for use (ifu), store in a cool, dark, dry place.Do not use open or damaged packages.Exposure to temperatures above 54°c (130°f) may damage the catheter.Based on the information available, product analysis, and the phr review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device design or manufacturing process.Therefore, no preventative or corrective actions will be taken at this time.

• Brand Name: CATH TEMPO 5F C2 65CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• MDR Report Key: 12257799
• MDR Text Key: 264470311
• Report Number: 9616099-2021-04747
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705032008679
• UDI-Public: 10705032008679
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K973401
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 451543V0
• Device Catalogue Number: 451543V0
• Device Lot Number: 17799864
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/27/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2018
• 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 Weight: 64