MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN KANGAROO; TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number 8884711253

Device Problem Kinked (1339)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

The customer reported that the stylet and the tube have kinks.The customer also states that 9 units of the same product have the same issue.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Samples were not received for the investigation.The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.Because a sample was not returned, we were unable to perform a follow up investigation to include functional and visual evaluations to confirm the issue and root cause analysis.A corrective action is not applicable at this time.Functional testing and visual inspections are being performed according to our current quality standards and inspection procedures.If the sample is received, the complaint will be reopened for investigation.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Nine decontaminated samples were received at the plant for the investigation.Upon a visual evaluation of the sample, the defect was confirmed; the tubing was kinked.The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was release accomplishing all quality standards. complaint trending information is being reviewed on a monthly basis and if a trend is observed, actions will be taken as necessary.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: KANGAROO
• Type of Device: TUBES, GASTROINTESTINAL (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; calle 9 sur no. 1113 cuidad; tijuana,na 22444 ; MX 22444
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; calle 9 sur no. 1113 cuidad; tijuana,na 22444 ; MX 22444
• Manufacturer Contact: edward almeida ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524151
• MDR Report Key: 7225771
• MDR Text Key: 98546365
• Report Number: 9612030-2018-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/20/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8884711253
• Device Catalogue Number: 8884711253
• Device Lot Number: 601280964X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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