MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR DRAGONFLY¿ OPTIS¿ IMAGING CATHETER; DIAGNOSTIC INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER

Model Number C408646

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Failure to Advance (2524); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

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

Event Date 11/30/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed in the left circumflex (lcx) coronary artery with moderate calcification and tortuosity.The dragonfly catheter was advanced into the target lesion, but became stuck short of the lesion due to the angulation and a kink occurred.There was no error message.Another device was used instead, the procedure was completed with no adverse patient effect.The physician thought the issue was due to the patient's anatomy.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device will not be returned for evaluation, the device was reportedly discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

Subsequent to the previously filed report, additional information was received that he dragonfly catheter could not cross the lesion.There was no difficulty when removing the dragonfly catheter.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no indication of a lot specific product quality issue.Based on the information provided and analysis of the returned device, the reported failure to advance and catheter damage (catheter sheath kinked) is likely related to/due operational context.It may be possible that patient anatomical morphology or handling caused the observed kink which affected device maneuverability; however, this could not be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.H6: medical device problem code 1528 removed.

• Brand Name: DRAGONFLY¿ OPTIS¿ IMAGING CATHETER
• Type of Device: DIAGNOSTIC INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL REG#3009600098; 4 robbins rd; westford MA 01886
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 15987732
• MDR Text Key: 305524888
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-12675
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00183739000654
• UDI-Public: 00183739000654
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K141769
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: C408646
• Device Catalogue Number: C408646
• Device Lot Number: 8595910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2022
• 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