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

Model Number PE075F5

Device Problem Pacing Problem (1439)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of pacing issue was unable to be confirmed.No visible damage or abnormality was observed from catheter body, balloon, windings and returned syringe.Continuity testing was performed on the distal and proximal circuits and there were no open, intermittent, or short conditions observed.The balloon inflated clear and concentric with 1.3 cc air and the balloon remained inflated for 5 min.Without leakage.Further evaluation regarding related quality issues is under investigation.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 had pacing failure from the beginning of use.It was unable to pace when inserted from the femoral vein.The external pacemaker was replaced but the issue was not resolved and the catheter was removed.It is unknown what kind of surgery or examination the catheter was used for, if the patient had cardiac conduction defect, or date of event.Patient demographic information was requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

An engineering evaluation was completed to assess for any manufacturing related processes which could be correlated to the complaint.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 FEMORAL 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: 16428268
• MDR Text Key: 310152503
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-11013
• 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
• Report Date: 04/21/2023

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 Model Number: PE075F5
• Device Lot Number: 64555179
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/14/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2022
• 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