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 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 was unable to pace from the beginning of use after catheter insertion.The cable was replaced but the problem was not solved.The issue was resolved by replacing the catheter.Information such as what kind of surgery or examination the catheter was used for, if the patient had cardiac conduction defect, or date of event is unknown.Patient demographic information was requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The report of pacing issue was confirmed.Continuity testing found that the proximal circuit had an intermittent condition around the electrode, when flexing the tip area of the catheter.Distal circuit was continuous without any intermittent or open condition.No short condition was observed between the proximal and distal lead wires.A cut down was performed to isolate the intermittent condition and the intermittent condition was found to be around proximal electrode.The balloon inflated clear and concentric and remained inflated for 5 min.Without leakage.No visible damage was observed from windings, balloon and catheter body.Engineering evaluation was completed.A capa was initiated for this issue and a product risk assessment was needed.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.

• 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: jonathan diaz ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614
• MDR Report Key: 16277716
• MDR Text Key: 308721382
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-10476
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/23/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: PE074F5
• Device Lot Number: 64540719
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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