MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. MEDEX TRANSTAR KITS; PROBE, BLOOD-FLOW, EXTRAVASCULAR

Model Number MX9505T

Device Problems Unable to Obtain Readings (1516); Connection Problem (2900)

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

Event Date 05/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4) as a result of warning letter cms# 617147.No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.No problems or issues were identified during this device history record review.

Event Description

It was reported that the connection line and the transducer that measures blood pressure were not working.The patient's arterial blood pressure could not be monitored.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: MEDEX TRANSTAR KITS
• Type of Device: PROBE, BLOOD-FLOW, EXTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 6250 shier rings road; dublin OH 43016
• Manufacturer (Section G): NULL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel
• MDR Report Key: 16841395
• MDR Text Key: 314280374
• Report Number: 3012307300-2023-04780
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DPT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10351688503992
• UDI-Public: 10351688503992
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K942377
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/23/2023
• Device Model Number: MX9505T
• Device Catalogue Number: MX9505T
• Device Lot Number: 4072632
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 74 YR