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

Catalog Number 10302804

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has been returned to the manufacturer and an investigation into the root cause for event is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).

Event Description

During a dialysis treatment, the patient's bioflo chronic dialysis catheter, began to leak under the red luer neck.It was reported that the patient experienced blood loss and air aspiration; however, follow up determined that there was actually no blood loss.The treatment was aborted due to this issue.It was reported the catheter had been placed approximately a year prior to this event.Catheter was removed and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Returned for evaluation was a used bioflo dialysis catheter.As received, it was noted during the visual inspection that there was a hole just below the female luer {blue clamp side}.The reported complaint device failure mode of catheter leaked was confirmed.Hole was observed in the venus extension tube adjacent to the flat section of the hub, i.E.90° from the parting line.The likely root cause for this tubing fracture is over-torquing of the hub to extension tubing junction during cleaning/use of the device.Exact implant date is not available but it was reported device was in situ for at least one year.A review of the device history records was performed for the indicated lots for any deviations related to the reported failure mode of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications; i.E.No ncr associated with reported failure mode.Labeling review: the following is provided as a reference from dfu.Warnings: · in the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps and precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and remove catheter.· use of excessive pull force on the catheter may cause the suture wing to detach from the bifurcate.· do not use acetone on any part of the catheter tubing.Exposure to this agent may cause catheter damage.· do not use sharp instruments near the extension tubing or catheter lumen.· do not use scissors to remove dressing.· catheter will be damaged if clamps other than what is provided with this kit are used.· clamping of the tubing repeatedly in the same location may weaken tubing.Avoid clamping near the luers and hub of the catheter.· examine catheter lumen and extensions before and after each treatment for damage.· repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.· if luer lock connectors are cleansed with a cleansing solution, allow the solution to dry fully before applying catheter end caps.Tape end caps between treatments to safeguard them against accidental removal.Note: endexo technology is intended to reduce catheter-related thrombus, and is not intended to treat or eliminate existing thrombus.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
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587805
• MDR Report Key: 14433809
• MDR Text Key: 292726869
• Report Number: 1317056-2022-00077
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965103028041
• UDI-Public: H965103028041
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K131260
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 10302804
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2022
• 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 Sex: Male