MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS MICRO-INTRODUCER KITS

Catalog Number 06597013

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 02/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).

Event Description

A guidewire from a std 4f m.I.Kit 45cm ss/t echo s kit was being used for a ct guided right side chest tube placement.A ct guided chest tube placement into the right pleural space was being performed.When attempting to remove the 0.018 microwire through the micropuncture sheath, tension was felt.The provider attempted to remove the entire setup as one unit due to the tension.At this time, the tip of the guidewire unfurled, and the distal portion fractured off inside the pleural space.During withdrawal of the wire, the tip of the wire detached inside the patient.Attempts were made to remove the fragment, however they were unsuccessful.The fragment remains inside the patient at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation, however the end user did provide a scan showing the complaint sample defect.The customer's reported complaint description of guidewire unraveled was confirmed via scan of guidewire provided, however, the tip detached failure mode could not be confirmed (poor scan image).The guidewire complaint sample was not returned.Without receiving product for evaluation, a root cause for this event cannot be definitively determined.Scar004722 was sent to guidewire supplier/manufacturer, heraeus medical for awareness of this event and dhr review of supplier lot numbers.Heraeus confirmed no internal non-conformance reports were found regarding batch in question and personnel were properly trained.This event cannot be confirmed to be a manufacturing issue.A review of the device history records was performed for the indicated lots for any deviations related to the reported failure mode of the complaint.  the review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications; i.E.No ncr associated with reported failure mode.Labeling review: the instructions for use which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number contains the following statements: intended use: the micro access kit is used for percutaneous introduction of a guidewire or catheter into the vascular system following a small 21-gauge needle stick.Potential complications: perforation of a vessel or viscus; laceration of a vessel or viscus; embolism.Instructions for use: gain percutaneous access with the 21 gauge needle.Advance the 0.018" guidewire through the 21 gauge needle.Withdraw the entry needle while leaving the 0.018" guidewire in place.Advance the micro-introducer over the 0.018" guidewire.Remove the 0.018" guidewire and the micro-introducer inner dilator.Advance up to a 0.038" guidewire or catheter through the microintroducer sheath.Remove micro-introducer sheath.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: MICRO-INTRODUCER KITS
• Type of Device: MICRO-INTRODUCER KITS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587805
• MDR Report Key: 16645608
• MDR Text Key: 312862300
• Report Number: 1319211-2023-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQT
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787065970135
• UDI-Public: H787065970135
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051655
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 06597013
• Device Lot Number: 5763821
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male