MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC CLASSIC COILED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CATHETER

Catalog Number CF-5260

Device Problems Break (1069); Cut In Material (2454)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/30/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No device is expected to be returned for evaluation.Because the unit was not returned, the root cause could not be determined.If the device is returned in the future this investigation will be reopened and a follow up submitted.Since the lot number was not provided, the device history record and complaint database could not be reviewed.

Event Description

The user reported that the catheter developed a break/cut adjacent to the plastic connector.The catheter connector was replaced with a newer titanium version.No patient harm or injury was reported.Implant date is unknown.

• Brand Name: CLASSIC COILED PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERITONEAL DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer Contact: jerry mcphie ; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8012084491
• MDR Report Key: 5324726
• MDR Text Key: 34966426
• Report Number: 1721504-2015-00258
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FJS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K970159
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/30/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: CF-5260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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