MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR SWAN GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR FEMORAL INSERTION; CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED

Model Number D97130F5

Device Problem Pacing Problem (1439)

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

Event Date 06/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a pacer did not capture.Catheter was inserted in the femoral artery and placed in the right ventricle vessel.Issue was resolved by exchanging the device with a new swan ganz from the same product line.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device evaluation is anticipated.However, the complaint cannot be confirmed without the completion of a product evaluation.A supplemental report will be forthcoming with the evaluation and device history results when received.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as a part of the monthly review.

Manufacturer Narrative

Multiple attempts were made to secure return of the device however the customer has not responded nor sent the device back for evaluation.Without return of the unit it is not possible to determine if some damage or defect existed on the unit that could have contributed to the event.It is not known if some procedural factors may have contributed to the event.No corrective actions will be taken at this time.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as a part of the monthly review.

• Brand Name: SWAN GANZ BIPOLAR PACING CATHETER FOR FEMORAL INSERTION
• Type of Device: CATHETER, FLOW DIRECTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614
• MDR Report Key: 17262107
• MDR Text Key: 318677142
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-14347
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K822723
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: D97130F5
• Device Catalogue Number: D97130F5
• Device Lot Number: 64875553
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2023
• 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