MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. VENCURE NEVERTOUCH; ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Catalog Number H787114030030

Device Problems Bent (1059); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 02/21/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the disposable device was discarded by the user and is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.(b)(4).

Event Description

As reported to angiodynamics on (b)(6) 2017: when opening the sterile packaging during prep for an evlt procedure, it was noted the laser fiber was bent inside of the package.The device was set aside and a new of the same device was used to complete the procedure.It was reported the disposable device is not available for return to the manufacturer for a device evaluation as it was disposed of by the user.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported defective device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of a kinked (fractured) fiber cannot be confirmed because no sample was provided.Without receiving a sample to evaluated, a root cause cannot be determined.A lot history records search for the nevertouch kit and the fiber sub-assembly revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.During the manufacturing process, the disposable fiber device receives two 100% inspections and an aql inspection in which the quality of the fiber strip is inspected.It is highly unlikely that the product was package with this defect.Adequate process controls are in place to detect this failure.The instructions for use which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number contains the following statement "prior to and during use, avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing, or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a diameter of 20cm" and "pull the sheath back and lock it to the sheath-lok fitting." it was reported that the defect occurred outside of the patient and the patient was unaffected due to this event.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Complaint reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: VENCURE NEVERTOUCH
• Type of Device: ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC.; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: law ryan ; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury, NY 12804 ; 5187424488
• MDR Report Key: 6384311
• MDR Text Key: 69270840
• Report Number: 1319211-2017-00031
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787114030030
• UDI-Public: H787114030030
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K031233
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/07/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: H787114030030
• Device Lot Number: 5110547
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2016
• 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