MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVANOS MEDICAL INC. MIC-KEY GASTROSTOMY FEED TUBE, ENFIT CONCTRS 18 FR, 2.7CM; DH EF BALLOON TUBES PRODUCTS

Model Number 8140-18-2.7

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Itching Sensation (1943); Burning Sensation (2146); Fungal Infection (2419)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device is reported to be available but has not been returned for evaluation.A review of the device history record is in-progress.All information reasonably known as of 27-mar-2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical, inc.Represents all of 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 avanos medical, inc.Avanos medical, inc.Has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical, inc.Complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical, inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

Event Description

It was reported "the peg [percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy] was placed february 15th; the tube had a notable small leakage from the port from day one however the leakage became more pronounced with use of the extension set.Confirmed leakage from the tube, upon discontinuation of a feeding the tube will slow leak from the port.Stoma confirmed dry and not involved by saturation with powder, the powder was dry but the pads were wet on the outer side showing that the port of the g-tube had leaked.On march 1st itching burning and bleeding was noted.On march 4 an immediate care visit was made.On march 7th dermatology confirmed that there was a yeast and probable gram-positive bacterial infection." the patient developed fungal and bacterial infection due to exposure to stomach acids."treatment for the patient entailed outpatient dermatology / immediate care center, diagnoses: infection of a stoma - gastrostomy - stomatitis - bacterial, infection of a stoma - gastrostomy - stomatitis - fungal (candida albicans).Treatment rendered included topical antifungal, oral antifungal, monitoring, topical antibiotic, change of peg tube after majority of infection was cleared.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual complaint product was returned for evaluation.All information reasonably known as of 29-mar-2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical, inc.Represents all of 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 avanos medical, inc.Avanos medical, inc.Has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical, inc.Complaint database and identified as complaint (b)(4).This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical, inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: d4 the sample received did not match what was initially reported; followed-up with user who reports the sample received was the defective product related to this complaint; lot number update to lot 30273237 as received.All information reasonably known as of 30-apr-2024 has been included in this health authority report.Should additional information be obtained, a follow-up health authority report will be provided.The information provided by avanos medical, inc.Represents all of 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 avanos medical, inc.Avanos medical, inc.Has no independent knowledge of the event reported but is relaying the information that was provided by the user facility where the incident occurred.This product incident is documented in the avanos medical, inc.Complaint database and identified as complaint comp-ghc-24-01370.This information is submitted pursuant to 21cfr803, in compliance with the medical device reporting requirement and should not be considered to be an admission that an avanos medical, inc.Product is defective or caused serious injury.

• Brand Name: MIC-KEY GASTROSTOMY FEED TUBE, ENFIT CONCTRS 18 FR, 2.7CM
• Type of Device: DH EF BALLOON TUBES PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVANOS MEDICAL INC.; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta GA 30004
• Manufacturer (Section G): AVENT SA DE R.L. DE C.V. (AVENT 1); circuito industial no.40; colonia obrera; nogales, cp
• Manufacturer Contact: ujjal chakravartty ; 5405 windward parkway; alpharetta, GA 30004 ; 4704485487
• MDR Report Key: 18997243
• MDR Text Key: 338885842
• Report Number: 9611594-2024-00058
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00350770427720
• UDI-Public: 00350770427720
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043114
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/03/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 8140-18-2.7
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Device Lot Number: 30273237
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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; Other
• Patient Age: 32 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 57 KG