MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIVERSAL II GUIDE WIRE

Catalog Number 1009666J

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 09/05/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the 60% stenosed lesion in the middle third right coronary artery and circumflex artery.The ht bmw universal ii guide wire was positioned; however, the balloon catheter could not be progressed and resistance between the devices was felt during advancement.When removing the entire assembly, it was noticed that the guide wire tip polymer was peeled.No polymer was left in the patient.The procedure was successfully completed with a non-abbott device.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation is still pending at this time.Results and conclusions will be provided in the final report.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulties.Factors that may contribute to difficulty advancing the balloon catheter over the guide wire include, but are not limited to, inner diameter of the catheter, outer diameter of the guide wire, device support, buildup of procedural contaminants, user technique, and/or damage to the catheter or guide wire.In this case, based on the information provided and because the device was not returned for analysis, it is unknown what may have caused the reported difficult to advance.Additionally, the reported peeled/delaminated tip was noted after removal from the anatomy.It is possible that manipulation of the guide wire when resistance with the catheter was encountered, resulted in the reported peeled / delaminated tip; however, this cannot be confirmed.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: HI-TORQUE BALANCE MIDDLEWEIGHT UNIVERSAL II GUIDE WIRE
• Type of Device: GUIDE WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005737652; road no.2 km 58.0 cruce dávila; barceloneta PR 00617
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 17786297
• MDR Text Key: 323893032
• Report Number: 2024168-2023-10403
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648118777
• UDI-Public: 08717648118777
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K072460
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1009666J
• Device Lot Number: 2082771
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/27/2022
• 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: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 86 KG