MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER

Catalog Number H787107093015

Device Problems Crack (1135); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/18/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.The firm is attempting to obtain the device.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.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: during prep for an angiographic procedure, when the catheter was removed form the sterile packaging, it was noted the tip of the catheter had detached inside of the packaging.The device was set aside and a new of the same was used to complete the procedure.It was reported the defective disposable device is available for return to the manufacturer for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Returned for evaluation was one soft-vu catheter.A visual review of the catheter noted that the tip was fractured,.4cm from the weld joint.The customer's reported complaint description of a tip fracture is confirmed.Although the reported complaint description is confirmed, a root cause for the event cannot be determined.Capa (b)(4) was initiated to determine the root cause and implement a corrective / preventative action for this type failure.A review of the lot history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.The instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number, contains a statement; "reshaping of catheter tip is not recommended.Physical damage to the catheter material can result when exposed to heat".A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Complaint # (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: SOFT-VU SIZING ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: law law ryan ; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury, NY 12804 ; 5187424488
• MDR Report Key: 6833566
• MDR Text Key: 84262395
• Report Number: 1319211-2017-00086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787107093015
• UDI-Public: H787107093015
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K112452
• 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: 10/23/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/31/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2017
• Device Catalogue Number: H787107093015
• Device Lot Number: 4813871
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/18/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2014
• 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