MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OSTIAL CORPORATION FLASH MINI OSTIAL SYSTEM; PTCA CATHETER

Model Number OCB4008BA

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906); Device Handling Problem (3265)

Patient Problems Death (1802); Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 12/21/2016

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

The flash mini device used in the procedure was returned to ostial corporation for evaluation.No issues were found with the performance of the returned device, though the distal portion of the proximal balloon had clearly been deformed by overexpansion during use.Per the results of the evaluation, it was found that the root cause of the incident was grossly incorrect positioning of the device prior to inflation.In addition to returning the device, the hospital provided a set of cine angiograms taken throughout the case.The cines showed the vessel being treated, the stent being deployed and the flash mini device prior to inflation.There were no cines available showing the inflated flash mini device.Evaluation of the cines showing the positioning of the flash mini device prior to inflation confirmed that the device had been incorrectly positioned with the distal portion of the proximal balloon extending well past the distal edge of the stent being treated and with the majority of the working length of the proximal balloon constrained within the vessel/stent.The guide catheter was also found to have been incorrectly positioned in the last available cine showing the positioning of the flash mini device, with approximately 3mm of the proximal balloon still inside the guide.Placing the device too far distally within the target vessel/stent and/or inflating it within the guide catheter can result in the proximal portion of the balloon being excessively constrained and can force the inflation volume that would typically fill the proximal portion of the balloon into the distal portion.Per the device ifu, the distal portion of the proximal balloon should not extend past the distal edge of the stent, the balloons should not be inflated within the guide catheter, and the proximal portion of the balloon should not be inflated inside of the target vessel.Review of the cines also found that there appeared to be an aneurysm located adjacent to the ostium of the rca.Both the initial stent deployment and attempted post dilatation with the flash mini device occurred within this aneurysm.As aneurysms typically have weaker vessel walls, this likely exacerbated the issues encountered during this case.In addition to the case details, ostial corporation reviewed the manufacturing documentation associated with the device lot used during the procedure.No issues were noted that would have contributed to the reported incident.The instructions for use for the product were also reviewed and it was verified that vessel perforation is listed as a potential complication associated with the procedure and that the user is clearly instructed on how the device should be positioned during use.

Event Description

A 4.0x12mm xience stent was deployed at the ostium of the patient's rca.The physician attempted to post dilate the stent using a 4.0x8mm flash mini ostial system device.The distal balloon inflated as expected; however, when the physician attempted to inflate the proximal balloon, it was noted that the shape on the cine did not look correct.The balloons were deflated and it was found that vessel had torn/ruptured and the patient became unresponsive and went into respiratory distress.Attempts to revive the patient were unsuccessful and the patient passed away.

• Brand Name: FLASH MINI OSTIAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PTCA CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): OSTIAL CORPORATION; 1221 innsbruck drive; sunnyvale CA 94089 1317
• Manufacturer (Section G): OSTIAL CORPORATION; 1221 innsbruck drive; sunnyvale CA 94089 1317
• Manufacturer Contact: jake wolenberg ; 1221 innsbruck drive; sunnyvale, CA 94089-1317 ; 4085411006
• MDR Report Key: 6268842
• MDR Text Key: 65454844
• Report Number: 3008700817-2017-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: M917OCB4008BA0
• UDI-Public: M917OCB4008BA0
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131450
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/20/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2017
• Device Model Number: OCB4008BA
• Device Catalogue Number: OCB4008BA
• Device Lot Number: 151209-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2015
• 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
• Treatment: 4.0X12MM XIENCE STENT; 6F JR 4 GUIDE CATHETER ; 6F TERUMO RADIAL SHEATH
• Patient Outcome(s): Death; Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Weight: 50