MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION TURBO-POWER LASER ATHERECTOMY CATHETER; CATHETER, PERIPHERAL, ATHERECTOMY

Model Number 420-050

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)

Event Date 10/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A peripheral atherectomy procedure commenced to treat a moderately calcified, fibrous lesion in the mid pedal artery.A spectranetics turbo-power laser atherectomy catheter was used to treat the patient.During the procedure, laser light was observed emitting from the mid portion of the catheter shaft.Use of the turbo-power was discontinued and another catheter was used to successfully complete the procedure with no reported patient harm.This event is being reported for unintended radiation exposure, potential for harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

B6): relevant tests/laboratory data unk.B7): other relevant history unk.H3/h6): the device was returned to the manufacturer but the evaluation has not yet begun.A supplemental mdr will be submitted upon completion of the device evaluation and investigation.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

Manufacturer Narrative

D9): correction: the suspect device was not returned for evaluation.G3): on 26oct2023, it was discovered the incorrect device was returned to the manufacturer.The suspect device was inadvertently discarded.H3): the suspect device was discarded, thus no investigation could be completed.H6): since the incorrect device was returned, no evaluation was performed, and the reported complaint could not be confirmed.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

• Brand Name: TURBO-POWER LASER ATHERECTOMY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERIPHERAL, ATHERECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer (Section G): SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs CO 80921
• Manufacturer Contact: barbara creel ; 9965 federal drive; colorado springs, CO 80921 ; 719447-246
• MDR Report Key: 18144229
• MDR Text Key: 328247808
• Report Number: 3007284006-2023-00062
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813132026783
• UDI-Public: (01)00813132026783(17)250721(10)FTS23G11A
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K222837
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/17/2023

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 Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 420-050
• Device Catalogue Number: 420-050
• Device Lot Number: FTS23G11A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/15/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/11/2023
• 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: ASAHI 0.014 GUIDE WIRE; MERIT 5F INTRODUCER SHEATH; SPECTRANETICS CVX-300 EXCIMER LASER SYSTEM
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White