MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Catalog Number WJ-05401

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 07/07/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during catheter removal, "the tip broke off catheter and had to be surgically removed from patient.Patient is ok".No excessive force or angle was used to remove the catheter.Imaging was taken and showed a retained portion of the catheter within the patient.The retained portion of the catheter was surgically removed in its entirety under anesthesia using fluoroscopy.The length was 8cm which was consistent with the length noted on the ct prior to removal.The patient condition was reported as "fine" post-procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during catheter removal, "the tip broke off catheter and had to be surgically removed from patient.Patient is ok".No excessive force or angle was used to remove the catheter.Imaging was taken and showed a retained portion of the catheter within the patient.The retained portion of the catheter was surgically removed in its entirety under anesthesia using fluoroscopy.The length was 8cm which was consistent with the length noted on the ct prior to removal.The patient condition was reported as "fine" post-procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The customer reported the catheter tip broke off during removal.The customer returned one snaplock assembly and one epidural catheter piece.The returned components were received connected together.The returned components were visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned snaplock assembly revealed the snaplock appears typical with no observed defects or anomalies.Visual examination of the returned catheter piece revealed the proximal end of the catheter was returned and was intact.The returned catheter piece also reveals signs of stretching.The extrusion and coil wire are extremely stretched at the likely most distal end of the catheter as the distal tip is not intact and was not returned.The returned catheter appears used as biological material can be seen between the inner coils and adhesive material can be seen on the outer extrusion.No other defects or anomalies were observed.A dimensional inspection was performed on the returned catheter piece using a ruler.The returned catheter extrusion measures approximately 91.0cm.The extrusion and coil wire are extremely stretched at the distal end of the catheter.Although the measurement of what was returned falls inside the specification of 88.5-91.5 cm per graphic, the returned catheter was not in specification based on the evidence of stretching of the extrusion/coil wire.A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter with no relevant findings.The ifu for this kit warns the end user, "never advance catheter more than 5 cm beyond the needle tip.Advancing catheter more than 5 cm increases the likelihood of catheter-related complications." the ifu also warns the user, "never tug or quickly pull on catheter during removal from patient to reduce risk of catheter breakage.Do not apply additional tension on the catheter if catheter begins to stretch excessively.Reposition patient to open the vertebral interspaces and re-attempt removal if resistance is encountered or if catheter stretches excessively during removal." the reported complaint of epidural catheter tip breaking off during removal was confirmed based upon the sample received.The returned catheter piece showed signs of stretching as the extrusion and coil wire were extremely stretched at the likely most distal end.The ifu for this product warns the user not to apply additional tension if the catheter begins to stretch as there is a risk for separation.Therefore, based upon the condition of the sample received and the observed evidence of the extrusion and coil wire stretching at the distal end, unintentional user error caused or contributed to this event.No further action is required at this time.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; ave. washington 3701; colonia panamericana, chihuahua; chihuahua 31200 ; MX 31200
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17434278
• MDR Text Key: 320157805
• Report Number: 9680794-2023-00591
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902208337
• UDI-Public: 10801902208337
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K103658
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: WJ-05401
• Device Lot Number: 13F22L0204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/21/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/02/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female