MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THERAKOS, INC CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM

Model Number NOT APPLICABLE

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/05/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was used for treatment.This case is reportable as a mdr due to the reportable malfunction of the pressure dome membrane leak.Since this reportable malfunction is only associated with the kit, this mdr will only be against the kit.A batch record review of kit lot e231 was conducted.There were no non-conformances related to the complaint.This lot met all release requirements.A review of kit lot e231 for the reported complaint issue shows no trends.Trends were reviewed for complaint category, pressure dome membrane leak.No trends were detected for this complaint category.The assessment is based on information available at the time of the investigation.No product was returned for investigation; therefore, it could not be determined if the product met specification based solely on the information provided by the customer.Complaints are monitored through tracking and trending.If a trend is detected, further investigation will be conducted.(b)(4).Device not returned to manufacturer.

Event Description

The customer called to report a pressure dome membrane leak that occurred during a treatment procedure.The customer stated that they had a problem with the access and needed to flush the lines.The customer reported that they clamped all the lines and flushed the tubing.The customer stated that while flushing the tubing, the collect pressure dome popped of its sensor and a leak occurred.The customer reported that the treatment was aborted with no blood/products returned to the patient.The customer stated that the patient was in stable condition.The kit was not returned for investigation.

• Brand Name: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): THERAKOS, INC; hampton NJ
• Manufacturer (Section G): THERAKOS, INC.; 10 north high street; suite 300; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: megan vernak ; po box 9001; 53 frontage road; hampton, NJ 08827
• MDR Report Key: 6532036
• MDR Text Key: 74175015
• Report Number: 2523595-2017-00085
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P860003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/28/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Nurse
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2018
• Device Model Number: NOT APPLICABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: CLXECP
• Device Lot Number: E231
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2016
• 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 Age: 40 YR
• Patient Weight: 73