MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR SWAN-GANZ DOUBLE LUMEN MONITORING CATHETER; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number 110F5

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

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

Event Date 03/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Three 110f5 catheters, in sealed packaging, were returned for examination.The reported issue of "marks" was confirmed.As received, indentations and opaque marks around the indentations were observed on the outer surface of the plastic tray.The marks were part of the tray and were not condensation.Most indentations were 0.03" in diameter.The marks were round and varied in sizes.The images provided by the customer had similar marks as the received product.The report of "puncture holes" was not confirmed.There was no other visible defect or damage observed from the packaging.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.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 packaging on these 3 swan-ganz catheters from the same lot number were observed to have puncture-like holes and what looks like condensation marks.Images were provided by the customer.There was no patient injury reported.The customer shared that there were multiple devices that had the same issue.As a result of the issue found, the customer pulled their model 123f6p and 110f5 swan-ganz catheters and inspected them all for holes in the packaging.The issue was resolved by switching to a non-edwards brand pulmonary artery catheter.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ DOUBLE LUMEN MONITORING CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492500294
• MDR Report Key: 14015272
• MDR Text Key: 297601826
• Report Number: 2015691-2022-04841
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50690103000264
• UDI-Public: (01)50690103000264(17)230910(11)210910(10)63954365
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PREAMENDMEN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/10/2023
• Device Model Number: 110F5
• Device Lot Number: 63954365
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/17/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2021
• 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