MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT MITRACLIP SYSTEM STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER

Catalog Number SGC0301

Device Problems Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 05/16/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Internal file number - (b)(4): during processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents reported from this lot.All available information was investigated and the reported cable break appears to be related to user technique of over-turning the knob, as the knob was turned almost a full turn during preparation.The reported mechanical issue of loss of tip deflection and noise were the result of the cable break.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

Event Description

This report is filed for the suspected cable break.It was reported that an inexperienced user was preparing the steerable guide catheter (sgc) when the knob was turned to almost a full turn in the minus direction.An audible noise was heard and the tip of the sgc no longer deflected with turning of the knob.Cable break was suspected.There was no patient involvement.Another sgc was prepared without incident.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP SYSTEM STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER
• Type of Device: STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): MENLO PARK, CA REG# 3005070406; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 6613557
• MDR Text Key: 76767404
• Report Number: 2024168-2017-04797
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648216824
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648216824(17)180116(10)70113U157
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161985
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/05/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/05/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/16/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0301
• Device Lot Number: 70113U157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2017
• 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