MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS CORPORATION CATH F6INF TL JR 4 100CM; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number 534621T

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 10/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported, the front end of a 6f tl judkin's right 4 100cm infiniti diagnostic catheter was found cracked when the surgeon used the contrast agent thruster.The catheter could no longer be used during the procedure and so it was replaced immediately with a new unknown angiography catheter.There were no issues with the new catheter, and it was used normally.There were no reports of patient injury, as the device was not used in the patient.However, the hospital reported it as an adverse event to the china nmpa directly.The device was intended to be used in a coronary artery angiography.The user was trained in the use of the device.There was no damage noted on the package prior to use.The device will not be returned for evaluation, as it was discarded.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the manufacturing documentation associated with lot 18089200 presented no issues during the manufacturing process that can be related to the reported event.Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days upon receipt.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint conclusion: as reported, the front end of a 6f tl judkin's right 4 100cm infiniti diagnostic catheter was found cracked when the surgeon used the contrast agent thruster.The catheter could no longer be used during the procedure and so it was replaced immediately with a new unknown angiography catheter.There were no issues with the new catheter, and it was used normally.There were no reports of patient injury, as the device was not used in the patient.However, the hospital reported it as an adverse event to the china nmpa directly.The device was intended to be used in a coronary artery angiography.The user was trained in the use of the device.There was no damage noted on the package prior to use.The device was discarded.The product was not returned for analysis.A product history record (phr) review of lot 18089200 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.Without the return of the device the reported ¿catheter-cracked¿ could not be confirmed or further clarified.Procedural handling factors such as device damage upon removal from the packaging or while attempting to connect to another device can contribute to the reported event.Users are trained to inspect for signs of damage prior to and during use.Any product with damage is not to be used.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), although not intended as a mitigation of risk, ¿to prevent damage to the catheter during removal from the package, grasp the hub and withdraw the catheter.Based on the information available 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 F6INF TL JR 4 100CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS CORPORATION; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS CORPORATION; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes, FL 33014 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 15923631
• MDR Text Key: 305413604
• Report Number: 9616099-2022-06139
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705032014199
• UDI-Public: 10705032014199
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K970854
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 534621T
• Device Catalogue Number: 534621T
• Device Lot Number: 18089200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 57 KG