MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER; SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER,

Catalog Number H787107120015

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 02/26/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.The firm is attempting to obtain the device.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.(b)(4).

Event Description

As reported to angiodynamics on (b)(6) 2018: it was reported that during an angiogram visceral artery procedure, the angiographic catheter fractured inside of the patient.The catheter was removed, and the fragment was successfully retrieved from inside of the patient.The procedure was completed using another device.It was reported the patient suffered no permanent harm or injury due to this event.It was indicated the defective disposable device is available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported defective device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of catheter fracture cannot be confirmed.As a device evaluation was not performed, a root cause for the reported complaint description cannot be determined.Returned was a soft vu catheter.A visual examination of the returned device noted the catheter tip was separated from the catheter shaft.The device met all dimensional specifications for this product.There was no evidence of of material stretching.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.The instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this device, states; "the maximum pressure limit of catheters intended for flush angiography is stated on the catheter package.When using a pressure injector, do not exceed the stated maximum pressure." the ifu also states; "do not attempt to hand straighten the tip of any curved tipped catheters which are furnished with a tip straightener.This may result in damage to the product.Tip straighteners are furnished on all catheters intended to be straightened with the aid of a tip straightener.Reshaping of the catheter tip is not recommended.Physical damage to the catheter material can result when exposed to heat." a review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER,
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: law ryan ; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, NY 12801 ; 5187424488
• MDR Report Key: 7334811
• MDR Text Key: 102245993
• Report Number: 1319211-2018-00027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787107120015
• UDI-Public: H787107120015
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K112452
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/22/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/13/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: H787107120015
• Device Lot Number: 4919082
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/17/2015
• 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): Required Intervention