MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST PAUL PORTEX EPIDURAL CONTINUOUS TRAYS; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Catalog Number 100/391/118CZ

Device Problem Product Quality Problem (1506)

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

Event Date 10/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No lot number was provided; therefore, device history record review could not be completed.No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.(udi) is unknown.No information available.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# 617147.

Event Description

It was reported that during the use of the product, the customer noticed the connector could not be opened or closed smoothly.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX EPIDURAL CONTINUOUS TRAYS
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; 3-10-15, hakata station east,; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15365531
• MDR Text Key: 305624783
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-18028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K965017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/391/118CZ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1