MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR FOGARTY THRULUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER; CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY

Model Number 12TLW405F35

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

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

Event Date 10/24/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of inflation and deflation difficulties were confirmed.The balloon was inflated with 1.7ml air and the balloon inflated concentric and did not leak.However, resistance was felt when inflating the balloon with di water.Balloon could not be deflated completely after 15 seconds by pulling back on syringe plunger.Balloon deflation time was out of specification.Max.Deflation time from full capacity with water is 15 seconds.Cut down was performed on the catheter body to locate occlusion.Balloon inflation lumen was found to be collapsed near the proximal windings.Balloon latex, bushings and windings were intact.Through lumen was patent without any leakage or occlusion.No visible damage was observed from catheter body.Further evaluation regarding related quality issues is under investigation.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.

Event Description

It was reported that a fogarty catheter had inflation and deflation difficulties.Event occurred during prep and before procedure.Catheter was exchanged with a second catheter.No patient involvement.Per follow up with customer, the balloon was able to deflate.

Manufacturer Narrative

An engineering evaluation was initiated to assess for any manufacturing related processes which could be correlated to the complaint.A product risk assessment addresses the balloon deflation issues for the 5.5 thru lumen models, and a capa to address this issue is currently in its implementation phase.Based on the provided information and investigation, the potential root cause is related to inadequate process in manufacturing.Corrections to the h6 codes investigation findings and investigation conclusions were made.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: FOGARTY THRULUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY
• 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: katheryn richards ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614
• MDR Report Key: 18370149
• MDR Text Key: 331332517
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-18643
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103043488
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103043488(17)251123(11)230825(10)65069302
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K892410
• 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: 01/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 12TLW405F35
• Device Lot Number: 65069302
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2023
• 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