MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED UTICA VCARE 200A - MEDIUM; CANNULA, MANIPULATOR/INJECTOR, UTERINE

Model Number 60-6085-201A

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

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

Event Date 04/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the device, 60-6085-201a, vcare 200a ¿ medium was being pre-operatively tested for use for a total laparoscopic hysterectomy on (b)(6) 2022 and ¿balloon on vcare was able to inflate but they were unable to deflate it making it unusable¿.There was no report of impact or injury to the patient or user.There was no report of medical intervention or any prolonged hospitalization for the patient.The procedure was completed with an alternate unknown device.There was a 5 minute delay to the procedure.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported customer event ¿unable to deflate¿ was unconfirmed based on photographic evidence and device evaluation.A visual inspection was performed, and no abnormalities or defects confirmed.A functional inspection was performed, per ifu the device functioned as intended.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 39 reports, regarding 60 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 511,832 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.0001.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: remove vcare from its sterile packaging and inspect for damage caused by shipping.Discard if any damage is noted.Draw 7-10 cc of air into a standard syringe and insert it into the luer connection at the end of the pilot balloon.Test the intrauterine balloon by injecting air with the syringe and checking to see if balloon remains inflated.If balloon does not remain inflated, do not use.Discard and select another vcare unit.After the successful balloon test, deflate the balloon by removing all air with the syringe.Test the intrauterine balloon for proper inflation and function before insertion; do not insert vcare with intrauterine balloon inflated.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the device, 60-6085-201a, vcare 200a ¿ medium was being pre-operatively tested for use for a total laparoscopic hysterectomy on 27apr22 and ¿balloon on vcare was able to inflate but they were unable to deflate it making it unusable¿.There was no report of impact or injury to the patient or user.There was no report of medical intervention or any prolonged hospitalization for the patient.The procedure was completed with an alternate unknown device.There was a 5 minute delay to the procedure.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: VCARE 200A - MEDIUM
• Type of Device: CANNULA, MANIPULATOR/INJECTOR, UTERINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED UTICA; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED UTICA; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer Contact: robin drum ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 8653881978
• MDR Report Key: 14460885
• MDR Text Key: 292985501
• Report Number: 1320894-2022-00097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10653405003793
• UDI-Public: (01)10653405003793(17)231004(10)202110041
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K142716
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/08/2022

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: 10/04/2023
• Device Model Number: 60-6085-201A
• Device Catalogue Number: 60-6085-201A
• Device Lot Number: 202110041
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/20/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2021
• 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
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic