MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Catalog Number 10303803

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 11/13/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the disposable device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).

Event Description

A territory manager reported the end user had a problem with a bioflo duramax dialysis catheter.During placement of the bioflo duramax, the dialysis catheter detached from the tunneler and the sleeve broke off the tunneler, becoming stuck inside the patient.The catheter sleeve was removed with no adverse patient effect due to this event.It was indicated that the reported device is not available to be returned 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 tunneler/sleeve/catheter connection issue (loose/detached) cannot be confirmed, no sample was returned.Without receiving product for evaluation, we are unable to definitively determine a root cause for this incident.The tunneler sleeve accessory is supplied to angiodynamics by the supplier martech.Scar004238 was sent to martech for dhr review of affected supplier lot.As per scar004238 results from martech, the dhr review showed no issues with the production paperwork.The tri-ball tunneler accessory is supplied to angiodynamics by the supplier disposable instrument.Scar004227 sent to the supplier, disposable instrument for dhr review of supplier lot.As per scar004227 results from disposable instruments.The dhr review showed no issues with the production paperwork.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.Labeling review: the following is provided as a reference from dfu: warning: do not over-expand subcutaneous tissue during tunneling.Over-expansion may delay/prevent cuff in-growth.6.Lead catheter into the tunnel gently.Do not pull or tug the catheter tubing.If resistance is encountered, further blunt dissection may facilitate insertion.Remove the catheter from the trocar with a slight twisting motion to avoid damage to the catheter.Precaution: do not pull tunneler out at an angle.Keep tunneler straight to prevent damage to catheter tip.Note: a tunnel with a wide gentle arc lessens the risk of kinking.The tunnel should be short enough to keep the y-hub of the catheter from entering the exit site, yet long enough to keep the cuff 2 cm (minimum) from the skin opening.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• MDR Report Key: 10928092
• MDR Text Key: 218989766
• Report Number: 1317056-2020-00194
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965103038031
• UDI-Public: H965103038031
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K131260
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: 10303803
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1