MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VASCUTEK LTD GELWEAVE; GELWEAVE STRAIGHT

Model Number GELWEAVE STRAIGHT

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 06/06/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) - no information is available - no information regarding the patient comorbidities or reasoning for the procedure have been provided.This information has been requested.(b)(4).Results - the review of the retained quality, manufacturing records confirmed that the product was manufactured to the intended specifications.Conclusion - device not returned.- vascutek have been informed that the affected graft is available for evaluation and vascutek has requested that the device be returned as soon as possible - (the device has yet to be provided to vascutek ltd.For evaluation).

Event Description

Clinician had an issue with an 8mm gelweave graft on (b)(6) 2017.It was reported to be leaking through the material (but not from suture holes).

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: the section of graft that was returned measured approximately 125mm in length.It was noted that the graft had been cut at one end and at the other end, a t-piece fitting was tied to the graft.The bottom part / fitting had a yellow stopcock built in.The presence of the attached t-piece suggested that the graft was utilised out-with the patient's body.It was observed that the graft and fitting were soiled with blood and the graft was quite stiff to touch, but no visible damage was observed.The t-piece was removed and the diameter of the graft was measured using a size cone.The end of the graft that had the t-piece attached measured 8.2mm and the other end measured 8mm; both of which were within specification (8±0.5mm).The graft was then porosity tested using water and pressurised to 120mm/hg; no leakage was detected through the outer surface of the graft.No determination of the gelatin content was possible as the graft had been previously subjected to blood (confirmed) and potentially saline or other fluids (unconfirmed) which would have degraded the gelatin content of the graft.The graft was deep cleaned using a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution and then re-inspected; again, no damage was detected.The base fabric was then tested for permeability; the test results were within expected ranges; thus indicating that it met specifications.Based on the testing performed at vascutek and the information provided; the leakage reported by the user could not be replicated; therefore no root cause can be determined.(b)(4).No further actions are required however, the issue will be tracked and trended as part of the routine complaints monitoring and reporting process.If an adverse trend develops action may be taken at that time.

Event Description

Updated information regarding the circumstances of the event: the gelweave graft was not implanted by the user, but was used for axillary cannulation.

• Brand Name: GELWEAVE
• Type of Device: GELWEAVE STRAIGHT
• Manufacturer (Section D): VASCUTEK LTD; newmains avenue; inchinnan business park; glasgow, PA4 9 RR,; UK PA4 9RR,
• Manufacturer (Section G): VASCUTEK LTD; newmains avenue; inchinnan business park; PA4 9 RR,; UK PA4 9RR,
• Manufacturer Contact: carolyn forrest ; newmains avenue; inchinnan; UK PA49RR
• MDR Report Key: 6709814
• MDR Text Key: 80055274
• Report Number: 9612515-2017-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05037881105079
• UDI-Public: 05037881105079
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K952293
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/14/2017,09/06/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2022
• Device Model Number: GELWEAVE STRAIGHT
• Device Catalogue Number: 731508
• Device Lot Number: 16086358
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/10/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/06/2017
• Device Age: 5 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 06/14/2017
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/14/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2017
• 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): Other