MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN PALINDROME 33/50 KIT W/ SLOT; DIALYSIS CATHETER

Model Number 8888145017

Device Problems Failure To Adhere Or Bond (1031); Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation is currently under way; upon completion the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

It was reported to covidien on (b)(6) 2015 that a customer had an issue with a dialysis catheter.The customer reports the cuff on the implanted palindrome did not adhere to the catheter.The cuff disappeared, was no longer present.Therefore the catheter did not hold in place and had to be exchanged.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record review could not be performed because a lot number was not received with the complaint.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.There were no samples received for evaluation.Because a sample was not available for evaluation, a root cause analysis could not be conducted to determine the root cause of this reported issue.If samples are received at a later date, this complaint will be re-opened and the investigation continued.This event will be handled through a formal corrective and preventative action and no additional actions are required.It must be noted that in-process controls (such as personnel training, incoming quality acceptance testing for raw material, 100% in process visual inspection and visual acceptance sampling) are in place to prevent non-conforming product from leaving the manufacturing operations.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME 33/50 KIT W/ SLOT
• Type of Device: DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; covidien manufacturing solulfons sa; edificio 820 calle #2 zona franca coyol; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; covidien manufacturing solulfons sa; covidien manufacturing solulfons sa; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: thom mcnamara ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524811
• MDR Report Key: 5091444
• MDR Text Key: 26599772
• Report Number: 3009211636-2015-00370
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Followup
• Report Date: 09/10/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/21/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8888145017
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/07/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1