MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A. PALINDROME; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Model Number 8888145018

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Hematoma (1884); Hemoptysis (1887); Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Unintended Radiation Exposure (4565)

Event Date 09/29/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, implantation of the catheter was performed in the patient on (b)(6) 2022, without intercurrences/without complications, with control phlebography without radioanatomical complications.The patient was undergoing hemodialysis satisfactorily, however, for about 2 weeks the patient presented with repeated episodes of hemoptysis.Imaging investigation showed a catheter tip fragment impacted in the lower branch of the right pulmonary artery, with an area of hematoma around the catheter fragment.The remainder of the catheter was arranged along the vena cava and remained functional.The catheter was not repaired, there was a leak at the catheter tip fragment in pulmonary artery d and there was no luer adapter issue.The catheter was part of the product being recalled.The reported catheter was explanted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional info: b2 (intervention req), b5, g3, removed explant date medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, implantation of the catheter was performed in the patient on (b)(6) 2022 without intercurrences/without complications, with control phlebography without radioanatomical complications.The patient was undergoing hemodialysis satisfactorily, however, for about 2 weeks the patient presented with repeated episodes of hemoptysis.Imaging investigation showed a catheter tip fragment impacted in the lower branch of the right pulmonary artery, with an area of hematoma around the catheter fragment.The remainder of the catheter was arranged along the vena cava, remained functional and remained implanted to the patient.Only the tip that came off the catheter was explanted.The catheter was not repaired, there was a leak at the catheter tip fragment in pulmonaryartery d and there was no luer adapter issue.The catheter was part of the product being recalled.

Event Description

According to the reporter, implantation of the catheter was performed in the patient on (b)(6) 2022, without intercurrences/without complications, with control phlebography without radioanatomical complications.The patient was undergoing hemodialysis satisfactorily, however, two weeks before the case report the patient presented with repeated episodes of hemoptysis.Imaging investigation showed a catheter tip fragment impacted/obstructed in the left femoral vein, with an area of hematoma around the catheter fragment.The remainder of the catheter was arranged along the vena cava, remained functional and remained implanted to the patient.As a remedial action, only the tip that came off the catheter was explanted last (b)(6), 2022.The catheter was not repaired, there was a leak at the catheter tip fragment in pulmonary artery d and there was no luer adapter issue.There was nothing unusual observe on the device prior to use, there was no difficulty with the catheter during insertion, and no excessive force was used on the device.The catheter was part of the product being recalled.The patient remained under medical supervision.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: b5, g3, h3, rationale for no return medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection of the photos noted a component of the catheter sealed in a plastic container.The contents of the container were not clearly visible.It was reported that there is a hole, break, crack or leak on the catheter shaft.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101 ; CS 20101
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101 ; CS 20101
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 15621451
• MDR Text Key: 301909673
• Report Number: 3009211636-2022-00304
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521013216
• UDI-Public: 10884521013216
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K111372
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/05/2022
• Device Model Number: 8888145018
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145018
• Device Lot Number: 1800300129
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2023
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Female