MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HALYARD - IRVINE HALYARD* ECHOLONG 21° BEVEL - 18 GA X 50 MM - STIMULATING; REGIONAL ANESTHESIA

Model Number ELL18050SGC

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual complaint product was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record is not possible as no lot number was provided.Root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of 06-nov-2017 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by halyard health represents all of 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 halyard health.Halyard health has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.(b)(4).Device not returned.

Event Description

Fill volume: unknown; flow rate: unknown ; procedure: shoulder ; cathplace: interscalene catheter.It was reported that there was a catheter break associated with patient usage.A patient's wife reported that the tip of the catheter was removed and was missing.The patient had an interscalene catheter placed for post-operative pain on (b)(6) 2017.The anesthesiologist placed the catheter and recalled that there were no issues at the time of placement.The doctor was unsure if the catheter tip was gone or the black had worn off.The doctor requested that the patient bring in the catheter for inspection during his post-operative visit on (b)(6) 2017.Additional information received on 01-nov-2017 stated that the patient had a follow-up appointment and brought the pump and catheter to the appointment.It was noted that the device was used on the patient with no consequences or interventions.No discomfort or resistance was experienced during removal.No further information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product involved in the report has been returned and is being processed for evaluation.Upon completion of the sample evaluation and investigation; a follow-up report will be filed.All information reasonably known as of (b)(6) 2017 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by halyard health represents all of 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 halyard health.Halyard health has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the halyard health complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

A t-bloc catheter was received for evaluation.A visual observation found a kink in the tubing which measured at 1.53 inches prior to the distal tip.The tip was observed under magnification and was intact.Tensile/pull test was performed on the infusion segment section of the catheter as well as the mid-body; both sections met pull force test specifications.The investigation summary concluded that a break in the catheter was not observed.A visual observation found a kink in the catheter near the distal tip but not break.The black tip of the catheter was present on the catheter.The sample also met tensile/pull force testing specifications.Process review evaluation is not possible because the lot number was not provided.Root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of 08-jan-2018 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by halyard health represents all of 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 halyard health.Halyard health has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the halyard health complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).

• Type of Device: REGIONAL ANESTHESIA
• Manufacturer (Section D): HALYARD - IRVINE; 43 discovery; suite 100; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): AVENT, INC.; 6620 s. memorial place; suite 100; tucson AZ 85756
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa clark ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485444
• MDR Report Key: 7007832
• MDR Text Key: 91478392
• Report Number: 3006646024-2017-00021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30680651392108
• UDI-Public: 30680651392108
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K111355
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: ELL18050SGC
• Device Catalogue Number: 103921003
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1