MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. ON-Q FIXED FLOW PUMP KITS WITH ON-Q SILVERSOAKER CATHETER

Model Number PM012-A

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 08/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the physician used the on-q pump kit for the first time on (b)(6) 2022, the case was a right foot lapidus bunionectomy, tailor bunionectomy, external neurolysis deep peroneal nerve wrap, release of nerve entrapment common peroneal nerve, release of nerve entrapment tibial nerve at soleal sling.The device was placed intra-operatively (100ml x 2ml/hour) on top of the foot between the 2 bunionectomy incisions.The physician stated, she was made aware by a radiologist that something appearing to be a catheter was showing on the post operative images of the patient¿s foot.The physician confirmed that she pulled the silversoaker catheter herself in-clinic and verified that she saw the black tip on the distal end of the catheter.There was no reported injury and the patient was noted to be doing really well and had less post-operative pain than expected.Additional information received on 18aug2022, the piece of the sheath was removed; the patient was reportedly ¿totally ok¿ a and has not had any pain or complications since the original procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual complaint product was not returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record is not possible as no lot number was provided.Root cause could not be determined.All information reasonably known as of 31 aug 2022 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: b5.Correction: b5.All information reasonably known as of 21 oct 2022 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical inc.Represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to avanos medical inc.Avanos medical inc.Has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

Event Description

It was reported, the patient is a nurse, and the sheath was removed on (b)(6) 2022.Additional information received 04oct2022 reported, the provider openly admits that the piece of introducer sheath left in the patient was the result of user error.

• Brand Name: ON-Q FIXED FLOW PUMP KITS WITH ON-Q SILVERSOAKER CATHETER
• Type of Device: KITS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): AVENT S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; ave noruega edificio d-1b; fraccionamiento rubio; tijuana b.c.
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa clark ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485444
• MDR Report Key: 15353729
• MDR Text Key: 305591531
• Report Number: 2026095-2022-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00193494137014
• UDI-Public: 00193494137014
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063530
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PM012-A
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 77 KG