MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. PORTEX SPINAL KIT; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Catalog Number A3649-17

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 04/27/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the epidural catheter broke while in a patient.The fragment was removed without any issue.No permanent injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record was reviewed and showed that this device met all manufacturing specification for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.One used epidural kit was received for device evaluation.Visual inspection with the unaided eye found two pieces of one catheter, one of whihc was inserted into the yellow closed epifuse connector.Under magnification, protruding wires and uneven edges were reveled on each piece of the catheter.These physical characteristics suggest that an excessive force was applied either to remove the catheter either from the patient or from the connector, which resulted in breakage.The breakage point was found to be approximately 48 cm (~19 inches) from distal tip of the catheter (patient end) when measured with calibrated ruler.The scenario of interaction with epidural needle (actual needle was not provided for the evaluation) and removal from patient could not be replicated.The piece of the catheter, inserted into the connector was released with no problem after opening the connector per device instruction for use by using a male luer slip.These instructions for use also contain warning and precautions regarding the catheter removal from the patient and excessive force application during the procedure.The catheter, epidural needle and connector components from the unopened tray were used to detect for any potential issues with the product.No issues were observed when threading the catheter through the needle, removing the needle over the catheter and during insertion and removal of the catheter from the epifuse connector.Based on the available evidence and investigation results, the reported issue was confirmed and determined to be caused during use in the clinical environment.

• Brand Name: PORTEX SPINAL KIT
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL NORTH AMERICA; 10 bowman drive; keene NH 03431 0724
• Manufacturer Contact: dave halverson ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 7633833310
• MDR Report Key: 7546709
• MDR Text Key: 109901311
• Report Number: 3012307300-2018-01735
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20351688074802
• UDI-Public: 20351688074802
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/25/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/25/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: A3649-17
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/14/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1