MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR SWAN-GANZ CATHETER; CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED

Model Number SWAN GANZ UNKNOWN

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Date 07/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation; it was discarded at the hospital.Without return of the unit it is not possible to determine if some damage or defect existed on the unit that could have contributed to the event.No corrective actions will be taken at this time.Lot number was not provided, therefore review of the manufacturing records could not be completed.An investigation has been initiated to consider any potential manufacturing factors that may have contributed to this complaint.Invasive procedures involve some patient risks.Although serious complications are relatively uncommon, the physician is advised, before deciding to insert or use the catheter, to consider the potential benefits in relation to the possible complications.The techniques for insertion, methods of using the catheter to obtain patient data information, and the occurrence of complications are well described in the literature.With any hemodynamic monitoring, pressure readings can change quickly and dramatically.Pressure tubing that is used with swan ganz catheters can also be a contributing factor to inaccurate values.In regard to the pressure tubing used with swan ganz catheters, it should be noted that poor dynamic response can be caused by air bubbles, clotting, excessive lengths of tubing, excessively compliant pressure tubing, small bore tubing, loose connections, or leaks.Pressure readings should correlate with the patient¿s clinical manifestations.It is unknown whether user or procedural factors contributed to the stated event.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.

Event Description

It was reported that the swan was labeled to have a malfunction with false readings.Multiple attempts have been made for additional information with no response to date.The device was discarded at the hospital.Actual occurrence date is unknown.Patient demographics were unable to be obtained.

Manufacturer Narrative

Further follow with the customer indicated that the actual complaint description was not false reading but, that before use the cable to connect the device to the equipment would not recognize the connection to the device and would not calibrate.This would not have been a reportable event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reference capa-20-00141.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR
• MDR Report Key: 10342062
• MDR Text Key: 202232562
• Report Number: 2015691-2020-12787
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K934742
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SWAN GANZ UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/23/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1