MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC TORCON NB ADVANTAGE ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER; DQO CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number G04789

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/05/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, or unavailable.Pma/510(k) number = pre-amendment.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

It was reported, the tip of the torcon nb advantage angiographic catheter was separated and was not smooth enough to advance into the vessel.It alleged that the device did not make patient contact.The patient did not experience any adverse effect as a result of this occurrence.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reviews of the dimension verification, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned package confirmed that one prior-to-use hnb5.0-38-100-p-ns-jl3.5 was returned for investigation.The length of the device from strain relief to the distal tip was 102cm.The tip did appear shaved roughly 1cm from the distal most section.However, the tip was still attached and appeared curved to specification.The lot number of the device is not known; accordingly, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Additionally, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, specifications, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.It should also be noted that an ifu is provided with the device which states to inspect the product after removal from the packaging to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that while its possible that the device may have come into contact with a sharp object during or after removal from the packaging, this cannot be confirmed.Accordingly, a root cause for this event could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: TORCON NB ADVANTAGE ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: DQO CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 8440536
• MDR Text Key: 139574786
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-00609
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002047891
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002047891(17)210514(10)8789423
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/27/2019

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/14/2021
• Device Model Number: G04789
• Device Catalogue Number: HNB6.0-38-100-P-NS-JL3.5
• Device Lot Number: 8789423
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/21/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/21/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/24/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/27/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1