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

Model Number 8888145014

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Unraveled Material (1664)

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

Event Date 04/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.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, when the catheter was attempted to be inserted into the guide wire during the operation, the tip of the guide wire was found to be softened and could not be inserted normally.The guide wire was frayed, coiled, and unraveled but did not broke into pieces.There was also a bent under the bent end of the guidewire.The guide wire used was the one included in the kit.There was no problem with the size of the guide wire.The dimension of the catheter and the guide wire matched was indicated on the label.There was nothing unusual observed on the device prior to use.Regular flushing was done prior to use.No excessive force used on the device.No other products being utilized with the device.The guide wire was removed together with the catheter (from where it was inserted).The catheter was not replaced.The problematic guide wire was abandoned, another temporary dialysis catheter package was opened, the guide wire was replaced, and the catheterization was successfully completed.There was no blood loss and blood transfusion was not required.There was no intervention/treatment required as a result of the event.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 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 noted the guidewire was kinked and deformed.The distal end of the guidewire appeared to have unraveled near the j-hook.It was reported that the guide wire was unable to be withdrawn, and was frayed, coiled or unravelled.The reported issues were 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: 17109254
• MDR Text Key: 317051894
• Report Number: 3009211636-2023-00169
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521013148
• UDI-Public: 10884521013148
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K111372
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8888145014
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145014
• Device Lot Number: 2226400118
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/11/2023
• 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