MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION RADIFOCUS GLIDECATH HYDROPHILIC COATED CATH; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 01/25/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.Initial reporter occupation: registered nurse (rn).Since the actual sample was not returned, investigation of it could not be performed.Review of the manufacturing record and the shipping inspection record confirmed that there was not any anomaly in them.A search of the complaint file found no other similar report of the product with the involved product code/lot number from other facilities.Based on the investigation result, no anomaly was found in the manufacturing record and the shipping inspection record.It was inferred that external force exceeding the limit strength of the involved product was applied due to some factor, and it separated.However, since the actual sample was not returned and investigation could not be performed, the cause of occurrence could not be clarified.Ashitaka factory assures the quality of this product by performing following controls.After the shaft is molded on the core wire whose outer diameter is controlled, the core wire is removed to assure the inner diameter of shaft.Before the packaging process, 100% magnifying inspection is performed to confirm that there is no anomaly such as a breakage on the catheter.In the packaging and cartooning processes, dedicated tools and containers are used for handling this product to protect it and to prevent it from breakage.Instructions for use (ifu) of this product includes the following warning: "directions for use: warning: never advance or withdraw an intraluminal device against resistance until the cause of resistance is determined by fluoroscopy.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in damage to the vessel or catheter.Separation of the catheter may occur requiring retrieval in some cases".Please see mdr 2243441-2023-00004 for the importer report on this reported event.(b)(4) (importer) registration no.(b)(4) is submitting this report on behalf of ashitaka factory of terumo corporation (manufacturer) registration no.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that the doctor used the glidecath device involved (cg415) to deliver.035 coils during a type ii endo leak case.The device was placed up the patient's leg of a covered stent graft and into the aneurysm sack.Upon delivery of the device, an.035 azur coil item (45-751632) the doctor noticed that the coil was stuck and unable to advance or withdraw from the catheter.Upon additional effort the coil became detached from the coil wire.Upon further manipulation to try and deliver the coil and with draw the catheter the tip of the catheter, the device involved separated while the back portion came out.The patient was in stable condition and the case was able to proceed; however, a portion of the device was left in the patient.The procedure was able to be completed with a different catheter.There was no patient injury/medical or surgical intervention required.Additional information was received on 27 jan 2023: the approximate size of the catheter tip that was left in the patient was 5 centimeters.No additional intervention was planned to remove the catheter tip.The doctor decided to leave the catheter piece and proceed with coiling the area with a different catheter and additional coils.

• Brand Name: RADIFOCUS GLIDECATH HYDROPHILIC COATED CATH
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton MD 21921
• Manufacturer (Section G): TERUMO CORPORATION, ASHITAKA; reg. no. 9681834; 150 maimaigi-cho; fujinomiya city, 418 ; JA 418
• Manufacturer Contact: gina digioia ; 265 davidson ave; suite 320; somerset, NJ 08873 ; 6402040886
• MDR Report Key: 16385427
• MDR Text Key: 309653094
• Report Number: 9681834-2023-00022
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04987350772190
• UDI-Public: 04987350772190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K915414
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: CG415
• Device Lot Number: 201116
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2020
• 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
• Treatment: TERUMO AZUR COILS - ITEM 45-751632 ITEM 45-652050.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 80 YR
• Patient Sex: Female