MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRAUB MEDICAL AG ROTAREX; THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY

Catalog Number 80202

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 02/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the rotarex products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the rotarex products are identified in d2 and g4.H10: the medical device manufacturer (d3) and manufacturing location (g1) for the straub product was selected as unknown due to system limitations.The correct medical device manufacturer and manufacturing location are straub medical us.H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 07/2026).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during a recanalization procedure via crossover approach, the device allegedly had no aspiration.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly dislocated.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the rotarex products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the rotarex products are identified in d2 and g4.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the catheter was returned for evaluation and it was physically investigated.During physical investigation, the test guidewire was not able to pass through the metal gearwheel.After working in the water nominal aspiration level was achieved.The reported mechanical jam can be confirmed.A detachment of the catheter was not observed during investigation and therefore, can not be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported mechanical jam issue.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported detachment issue.A clear root cause could not be identified but a blockage of the catheter represents a known inherent risk.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during a thrombectomy and atherectomy procedure in the superficial femoral artery via the crossover approach, the device alleged had no aspiration.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly dislocated.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ROTAREX
• Type of Device: THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 18928904
• MDR Text Key: 338358736
• Report Number: 3008439199-2024-00046
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K211738
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 80202
• Device Lot Number: 231517
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/17/2024
• 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