MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH DOBBHOFF 12FR 43IN W STYLET; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number 8884711253

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)

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

Event Date 12/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

The customer reported a nurse inserted a feeding tube and was unable to pull out the guidewire.The feeding tube was removed and staff were still not able to pull the wire out.They pulled hard enough that the cap on the top of the wire popped off.A second feeding tube had to be inserted in the patient.This is the first time the guidewire would not come out causing a repeat procedure on the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.The device was manufactured on april 11, 2022.One physical sample was received for evaluation.The sample was visually inspected, and the reported condition was confirmed, the hub was disassembled from the wire.The sample was then activated with 10ml of water and the stylet was easily removed.A gemba walk was performed, and the manufacturing process was reviewed, all process and controls were found properly followed, including sub-assemblies, finished product assembly, packaging, and inspections performed to the product.In addition, qc inspections are performed to the product for material release; and production personnel performs a 100% visual inspection during the packaging process in order to detect and discard any identified issues.Based on all available information and the investigation findings a definitive root cause could not be determined for the reported condition.It should be noted that a failure to activate the hydromer makes it difficult to remove the stylet from the feeding tube, and a hub detachment could occur.Please refer to the ifu (instructions for use) for the proper procedure for insertion of the feeding tube and extraction of the stylet.A corrective action is not applicable at this time.Functional testing and visual inspections are being performed according to our current quality standards and inspection procedures.We will continue to monitor any adverse trends that require immediate attention.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: DOBBHOFF 12FR 43IN W STYLET
• Type of Device: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH; 777 west street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; calle 9 sur no. 125 cuidad ind; tijuana 22500 ; MX 22500
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 777 west street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 16080618
• MDR Text Key: 306625310
• Report Number: 9612030-2022-03504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8884711253
• Device Catalogue Number: 8884711253
• Device Lot Number: 2209402664
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1