MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LAKE REGION MEDICAL ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Model Number M00146151B1

Device Problem Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)

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

Event Date 05/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the device will not return; therefore, no physical analysis of the device can be performed.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As indicated in the device instructions for use, warnings: do not manipulate or withdraw the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire through a metal entry needle or metal dilator.Manipulation and/or withdrawal through a metal entry needle or metal dilator may result in destruction and or separation of the outer polyurethane coating, requiring retrieval.A plastic entry needle is recommended when using this wire for initial placement.To prevent possible tissue damage, care should be taken when manipulating a device over a zipwire hydrophilic guide wire during the device's placement or withdrawal.If resistance is felt during device placement, discontinue the procedure and determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.If the cause of resistance cannot be determined, remove the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire and device as a unit to prevent possible damage and/or complications.If any resistance is felt or if the tip's behavior and/or location seems improper, stop manipulating the zipwire¿ hydrophilic guide wire and/or catheter and determine the cause under fluoroscopy.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in bending, kinking, separation of the guide wire's tip, damage to the catheter or damage to the vessel." at this time it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.If there is any further relevant information provided, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.

Event Description

Event description: it was reported that on (b)(6), when the guide wire was used for angiography, it could not be delivered into the angiography catheter normally.After examination, the physician found that the tip of the guide wire was bifurcated and could not be used normally.The physician replaced a new guide wire as soon as the physician found the problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the device will not return; therefore, no physical analysis of the device can be performed.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.According to the additional information provided 14 june 2022, the zipwire was advanced through a metal cannula.As indicated in the device instructions for use, warnings: ·do not manipulate or withdraw the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire through a metal entry needle or metal dilator.Manipulation and/or withdrawal through a metal entry needle or metal dilator may result in destruction and or separation of the outer polyurethane coating, requiring retrieval.A plastic entry needle is recommended when using this wire for initial placement.·to prevent possible tissue damage, care should be taken when manipulating a device over a zipwire hydrophilic guide wire during the device's placement or withdrawal.If resistance is felt during device placement, discontinue the procedure and determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.If the cause of resistance cannot be determined, remove the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire and device as a unit to prevent possible damage and/or complications.·if any resistance is felt or if the tip's behavior and/or location seems improper, stop manipulating the zipwire¿ hydrophilic guide wire and/or catheter and determine the cause under fluoroscopy.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in bending, kinking, separation of the guide wire's tip, damage to the catheter or damage to the vessel." if there is any further relevant information provided, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.

Event Description

Event description: it was reported that: on may.16th, when the guide wire was used for angiography, it could not be delivered into the angiography catheter normally.After examination, the physician found that the tip of the guide wire was bifurcated and could not be used normally.The physician replaced a new guide wire as soon as the physician found the problem.Additional information received 14 june 2022: 1.Was it the first time the device was used? ans: no.2.Was there visible damage to the device and/or its packaging prior to use? ans: no.3.Was the guidewire hydrated or rinsed with saline solution prior to removal from the dispenser? ans: yes 4.Was there an issue with lubricity of the device? ans: not note.5.Any resistance felt during insertion? ans: no 6.Was the zipwire advanced through a metal cannula or needle? ans: a metal cannula 7.The narrative states, "the tip of the guide wire was bifurcated," is the metal core wire exposed? ans: no.8.Is there an image available? ans: no.9.Was there any patient injury reported? ans: no.10.Were there any patient complications during the procedure(s) or after as a result of the product issue? ans: no.

• Brand Name: ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE
• Type of Device: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): LAKE REGION MEDICAL; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska MN 55318
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENUSA DE MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525; parque industrial a j bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer Contact: victoria foss ; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska, MN 55318 ; 9526418506
• MDR Report Key: 14634636
• MDR Text Key: 294769332
• Report Number: 9680001-2022-00104
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729754695
• UDI-Public: 08714729754695
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K000011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00146151B1
• Device Catalogue Number: 41496
• Device Lot Number: JRZ6795140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2021
• 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: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male