MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNKNOWN ROTAREX; THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY

Catalog Number 80236

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 09/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the medical device manufacturer (d3) and manufacturing location (g1) for the straub product was selected as unknown due to system limitations.The correct medical device manufacturer and manufacturing location are straub medical us.H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.However, images were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 11/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during a recanalization procedure, the guidewire allegedly got stuck with the helix of the catheter.It was further reported that the patient's popliteal artery was allegedly perforated and injured.Reportedly, the procedure was completed by placing a covered stent over the perforation to stop the bleeding.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the medical device manufacturer (d3) and manufacturing location (g1) for the straub product was selected as unknown due to system limitations.The correct medical device manufacturer and manufacturing location are straub medical us.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the sample was returned for evaluation and a physical investigation was performed for the catheter.During physical investigation, the catheter was sent in the same package with guidewire inside of the catheter and additionally with a balloon (not part of the supplied set).No physical damages to the catheter noted.The catheter was blocked but after couples of runs with water - worked and nominal aspiration level was achieved.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the identified mechanical jam issue.A clear root cause could not be identified but a blockage of the catheter represents a known inherent risk.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiration date: 11/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that during a recanalization procedure, the guidewire allegedly got stuck with the helix of the catheter.It was further reported that the patient's popliteal artery was allegedly perforated and injured.Reportedly, the procedure was completed by placing a covered stent over the perforation to stop the bleeding.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: ROTAREX
• Type of Device: THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): UNKNOWN; BR
• Manufacturer (Section G): UNKNOWN; BR
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17974624
• MDR Text Key: 326128462
• Report Number: 3008439199-2023-00182
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640142810575
• UDI-Public: (01)07640142810575
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K211738
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/10/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 80236
• Device Lot Number: 222171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2024
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female