MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LAKE REGION MEDICAL ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Model Number M00146316B1

Device Problems Device Damaged by Another Device (2915); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 12/21/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Event description: the doctor advance the zip wire stiff 0.035in x260 cm yo the right anterior tibial, when the doctor pulled the wire back the tip of the zip wire ripped from the wire, the doctor decided to leave it inside the patient tibial because it's not a big vessel.The right at was very calcified and torturous.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the product would not return; therefore, no physical analysis can be performed.Attempts to gather additional event details have been made.At the time of this report, no further details are available.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As indicated in the device instructions for use, warnings: - do not manipulate or withdraw the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire through a metal entry needle or metal dilator.Manipulation and/or withdrawal through a metal entry needle or metal dilator may result in destruction and or separation of the outer polyurethane coating, requiring retrieval.A plastic entry needle is recommended when using this wire for initial placement.- to prevent possible tissue damage, care should be taken when manipulating a device over a zipwire hydrophilic guide wire during the device's placement or withdrawal.If resistance is felt during device placement, discontinue the procedure and determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.If the cause of resistance cannot be determined, remove the zipwire hydrophilic guide wire and device as a unit to prevent possible damage and/or complications.If any resistance is felt or if the tip's behavior and/or location seems improper, stop manipulating the zipwire¿ hydrophilic guide wire and/or catheter and determine the cause under fluoroscopy.Failure to exercise proper caution may result in bending, kinking, separation of the guide wire's tip, damage to the catheter or damage to the vessel." the complaint is non-verifiable as the product was not returned for evaluation.At this time, it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.If there is any further relevant information provided, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE
• Type of Device: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): LAKE REGION MEDICAL; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska MN 55318
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENUSA DE MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525; parque industrial a j bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer Contact: victoria foss ; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska, MN 55318 ; 9526418506
• MDR Report Key: 18494340
• MDR Text Key: 332678391
• Report Number: 9680001-2024-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729754862
• UDI-Public: 08714729754862
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K000011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/11/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: M00146316B1
• Device Catalogue Number: 41656
• Device Lot Number: JRZ8524757
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2023
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 87 YR
• Patient Sex: Male