MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES SWAN-GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR SVC INSERTION; ELECTRODE, PACEMAKER, TEMPORARY

Model Number PE074F5

Device Problem Pacing Problem (1439)

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

Event Date 07/06/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is anticipated.However, the complaint cannot be confirmed without the completion of a product evaluation.A supplemental report will be forthcoming with the evaluation and device history results when received.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 a part of the monthly review.

Event Description

It was reported that a swan ganz catheter was unable to pace from the beginning of use.The issue was resolved by replacing the catheter.Information such as the background of malfunction occurrence, what kind of surgery or examination the catheter was used for or if the patient had cardiac conduction defect is unknown.Patient demographic information was requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of pacing issue was confirmed.Continuity testing confirmed a full open condition in the distal circuit.The proximal circuit was found to be continuous.A cut down of the catheter body was performed just proximal side of the proximal electrode to expose the pacing lead wires.Continuity testing confirmed a full open condition around catheter tip.It was also confirmed that the distal circuit was continuous from just proximal side of the proximal electrode to distal connector pin.The balloon inflated clear and concentric with 1.3 cc air and remained inflated for 5 min.Without leakage.No other visible damage or defect was observed from the balloon, windings, catheter body, and returned syringe.Further evaluation regarding supplier related quality issues is under investigation.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 a part of the monthly review.

Manufacturer Narrative

Engineering evaluation was completed.A capa was initiated for this issue and a product risk assessment was needed.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 a part of the monthly review.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR SVC INSERTION
• Type of Device: ELECTRODE, PACEMAKER, TEMPORARY
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614
• MDR Report Key: 15135770
• MDR Text Key: 304334704
• Report Number: 2015691-2022-07095
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K813521
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/29/2022

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 Expiration Date: 04/13/2024
• Device Model Number: PE074F5
• Device Lot Number: 64286850
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/29/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/02/2022; 09/28/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/18/2022; 09/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2022
• 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