MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THERAKOS, INC. UVAR XTS PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM

Model Number NOT APPLICABLE

Device Problems Break (1069); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/10/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was used for treatment.This case is reportable as a mdr due to the reportable malfunction centrifuge bowl leak/break.Since this reportable malfunction is only associated with the kit, this mdr will only be against the kit.Kit lot f705 was reviewed.There were no non-conformances related to the complaint.This lot met all release requirements.A review of kit lot f705 identified an increase in complaints associated with the centrifuge bowl leak/break complaint category.An investigation has been initiated in response to the increase of centrifuge bowl leak/break complaints observed with kit lot f705.Trends were reviewed for complaint categories, system error f431 and centrifuge bowl leak/break.No trends were detected for each complaint category.This assessment is based on the information available at the time of the investigation.At the time of this report, the analysis of the returned photographs is still in progress.A supplemental report will be filed when the analysis is complete.(b)(4).

Event Description

The customer sent an email to report a centrifuge bowl leak/break during the treatment procedure.The customer stated during the second cycle of the procedure they received a system error f431.The customer stated upon inspection of the centrifuge chamber they observed plasma leaking at the level of the centrifuge bowl outlet line.The customer aborted the procedure and did not return blood to the patient.The customer stated the patient was stable.The customer has returned photographs for investigation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Photographs were provided by the customer for evaluation.A review of the customer provided photographs verifies that a leak had occurred during the treatment.The customer provided photographs show the bowl inside the centrifuge chamber and a leak is visible where the bowl connector fitting (i.E., tubing) attaches to the centrifuge bowl joint.The bowl connector fitting is manually press fit onto the centrifuge bowl joint; no adhesive is used.An additional photograph shows the system error f431 on the instrument monitor screen.A material trace of the bowl assembly and its components used to build lot f705 found no related non-conformances.The root cause of the centrifuge bowl leak/break could not be determined based on the available information.This complaint is associated with issue-0299.No further action is required at this time.This investigation is now complete.(b)(4).P.T.(b)(6) 2018.

• Brand Name: UVAR XTS PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: UVAR XTS PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): THERAKOS, INC.; bedminster NJ 07921
• MDR Report Key: 7504478
• MDR Text Key: 108292829
• Report Number: 2523595-2018-00088
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705030200027
• UDI-Public: (01)20705030200027(10)F705(17)220301
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P860003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign,health pr
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/30/2018

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: Nurse
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2022
• Device Model Number: NOT APPLICABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: XT125
• Device Lot Number: F705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/10/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/15/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/30/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 31 YR
• Patient Weight: 60