MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A. PALINDROME; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Model Number 8888145045C

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Product Quality Problem (1506); Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/31/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the device had a cracked or broken y-hub.It was reported that there was a stylet issue and the guide wire was frayed.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to a manufacturing deficiency.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during the procedure for the removal of temporary central venous catheter (cvc) on a guide wire and move to the insertion of the anterograde catheter with the stylets, the stylets were washed with saline along with the catheter respecting all the steps necessary for the success of the procedure.Once the catheter was positioned and the scope checked that the tip was well positioned, the guide wire and stylets were removed.Everything was very difficult so the whole catheter was forced to be removed because they could not remove the stylets since it was inside the catheter.No excessive force was used at the beginning, then a little more but they stopped.The device was not used successfully.It was noticed that the guide wire was coiled when it was removed and all the pieces are accounted for.The customer left the patient without vascular access and the procedure was not completed.They have to reschedule another implant and use another device.The stylets did not break into parts.No imaging was required for piece retrieval.Flushing was done and all was good.There was no other intervention or treatment required.The guidewire and the stylets are the one included in the kit.The catheter was not repaired.There was no tego utilized.Betadine was the cleaning agent used on the device.There was no blood loss as the procedure was carried out as usual.There was no luer adapter issue.There was nothing unusual noted on the guide wire and the stylets prior to use.There was no packaging damaged or even on the inner packaging.There were no patient symptoms or complications associated with the event.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101 ; CS 20101
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101 ; CS 20101
• Manufacturer Contact: avi kluger ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 3035306582
• MDR Report Key: 12245573
• MDR Text Key: 264263865
• Report Number: 3009211636-2021-00184
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521056329
• UDI-Public: 10884521056329
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K112477
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/27/2022
• Device Model Number: 8888145045C
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145045C
• Device Lot Number: 1926100279
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/22/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 57 YR