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

Catalog Number 30-4498-001

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 12/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that when inserting the catheter into the epifuse connector during the use of the product, the customer noticed the connector broke off.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

No lot number was provided; therefore, device history record review could not be completed.A product sample was received for evaluation.Visual and functional testing were performed.As a result of observing the connector, it was confirmed that the hinge was broken.Therefore, it seems that the hinge part cracked and damaged when using the connector.However, the cause and timing of occurrence were not identified.The reported event was confirmed.The root cause was not identified.Udi # is unknown.No product information has been provided to date.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

• 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; akasaka, minato-ku, tokyo; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15492013
• MDR Text Key: 306092588
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-20354
• 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: 09/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 30-4498-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/11/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1