MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTEGRAFT, INC ARTEGRAFT; COLLAGEN VASCULAR GRAFT

Model Number AG640

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 12/11/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient 2 of 2.Refer to mdr's 2247686-2018-00002 and 2247686-2018-00003 for patient 1 of 2.The artegraft (collagen vascular grafts) was not returned to artegraft, inc.For evaluation.A review of the production batch record was performed; no anomalies were identified.All grafts released from product batch 17g218 passed all of the requirements including pressure testing and sterility testing prior to final release to finished goods.In follow-up conversations between the distributor representative and the surgeons' staff at (b)(6) hospital, it was stated that the tamper evident seal was in place on the box , the shrink wrap was present on the tube prior to use, and the graft was prepared per the ifu prior to use.Artegraft, inc.Chief medical officer (qualification: m.D., f.A.C.S.) reviewed the case details and stated that " in the event that a wound infection occurs in the area of the artegraft, increased surveillance must be undertaken.Graft is collagen.Collagen may break down in the presence of pseudomonas, mrsa, e.Coli." artegraft, inc.Ifu dosage and administration section provides instructions for aseptically removing the artegraft from its container.Additionally, the adverse reaction section states "disruption of anastomoses, especially in the presence of infection, has been observed and, in a few cases, transient low grade fever, the etiology, of which has not been obvious, has been experienced." no confirmed complaint trend was identified related to the issue.All product quality and clinical issues will continue to be monitored within artegraft, inc.Quality systems, quality assurance trending.

Event Description

Artegraft, inc.Received an email from an approved distributor representative on behalf of a vascular surgeon (dr.(b)(6)) stating that he recently had 2 patients that acquired infections roughly 2 weeks post-op artegraft (collagen vascular graft) implant for peripheral use.This file will capture patient 2 of 2.On (b)(6) 2017 the patient had an artegraft implanted for femoral popliteal at the right knee.The patient presented to the er at (b)(6) on (b)(6) 2017 with infection, fever, severely septic and tested positive for multiple infections at distal/proximal end of graft.After 2 days ((b)(6) 2017) the patient was transferred to (b)(6) to dr.(b)(6) for surgery.On (b)(6) 2017 dr.(b)(6) dictation says: incision, drainage and washout of right lower extremity thigh and groin.Applied wound vac.Antibiotic bead placement right thigh and groin.Right thigh muscle flap coverage of graft.Infection species was not noted.No information was provided regarding status of graft after the patient was transferred back to the nursing home.No notes of graft failure.Patient is reportedly back at the hospital for "other reasons".

• Brand Name: ARTEGRAFT
• Type of Device: COLLAGEN VASCULAR GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTEGRAFT, INC; 206 north center drive; north brunswick NJ 08902 4247
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTEGRAFT, INC.; 206 north center drive; north brunswick NJ 08902 4247
• Manufacturer Contact: cynthia salter ; 206 north center drive; north brunswick, NJ 08902-4247 ; 7324228333
• MDR Report Key: 7247267
• MDR Text Key: 99199019
• Report Number: 2247686-2018-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00316837000244
• UDI-Public: (01)00316837000244(17)200831(10)17G218-001
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: N16837
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/07/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/07/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2020
• Device Model Number: AG640
• Device Catalogue Number: AG640
• Device Lot Number: 17G218-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 63 YR