MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED NT821731C, EDS 3, GEN LL, NO CATHETER

Model Number NT821731C

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

Patient Problem Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 08/05/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Natus eds3 drainage system & collection bag - since june we have seen five meningitis infections (previous incidence 1 or 2 a year) in evd patients.Unfortunately, we do not record the serial or lot numbers.These cases have occurred during a period where we were using your devices, including lot numbers subject to your voluntarily recall 11/29/2023.Patient evd inserted (b)(6) 2023.On 8/5, he had purulent csf which showed gnr and grew klebsiella aerogenes.He was treated for ventriculitis/meningitis.Revision/medical intervention was required.

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial report ref to natus complaint # (b)(4).Ref to res# 93550 product recall.It has been confirmed that the affected part will not be returned for evaluation.Lot number of the part was not provided.Further investigation to be carried out.

Event Description

Natus eds3 drainage system & collection bag - since june we have seen five meningitis infections (previous incidence 1 or 2 a year) in evd patients.Unfortunately, we do not record the serial or lot numbers.These cases have occurred during a period where we were using your devices, including lot numbers subject to your voluntarily recall 11/29/2023.Patient evd inserted (b)(6) 2023.On (b)(6) he had purulent csf which showed gnr and grew klebsiella aerogenes.He was treated for ventriculitis/meningitis.Revision/medical intervention was required.

Manufacturer Narrative

Follow up report 001 ref complaint (b)(4) product recall.Risk review: per doc-035405 rev 07 risk analysis spreadsheet, (ras) - natus eds 3 external drainage system, hazard id 3.7.Cause - patient reaction due to bio contaminants of eds 3 system.Effect (harm) - infection.Residual risk - medium.The hazard identified have been reduced as far as possible, and the residual risk for these hazards is mainly associated with patient having a biological reaction.The device is sterile and packed in manufacturing.The device is to be used in sterile condition and the user manual contains information about proper usage.In addition, techniques limiting cross contamination are already in place in the environment for use.No device history review available for this product.No associated capas found.Complaint history was reviewed for the previous two years and found 0 confirmed complaints, giving a failure rate of 0.00%.Final review and approval of investigation details was carried out and this complaint case is now closed.It has been confirmed that the affected part will not be returned for evaluation.Lot number of the part was not provided.Failure confirmed: no.Investigation result code: san diego|eds products|no return of device for evaluation.

• Brand Name: NT821731C, EDS 3, GEN LL, NO CATHETER
• Type of Device: NT821731C, EDS 3, GEN LL, NO CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED; 5955 pacific center boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): NATUS MANUFACURING LIMITED; ida business park; gort; galway, H91PD 92; EI H91PD92
• Manufacturer Contact: gráinne walsh ; 5955 pacific center boulevard; san diego, CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 18287603
• MDR Text Key: 329996668
• Report Number: 2023988-2023-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JXG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K162437
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NT821731C
• Device Catalogue Number: NT821731C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male