MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE IMAGER II ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number M001314670

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/09/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Device evaluated by mfr: it is indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.If there is any further relevant information obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that tip separation occurred.An imager ii angiographic catheter was selected for use.During peripheral arteriography, a fracture of the distal end of the catheter was noted.The fragment remained in the left brachial artery.Fortunately, after snaring attempts, the fragment was successfully collected and removed from the patient's body through an unknown introducer sheath.No patient complications were reported.

• Brand Name: IMAGER II ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC - MAPLE GROVE; one scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): TFX ENGINEERING LIMITED T/A; estate; limerick
• Manufacturer Contact: sonali arangil ; one scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634941700
• MDR Report Key: 7456550
• MDR Text Key: 106382994
• Report Number: 2134265-2018-04054
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K120893
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/24/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2018
• Device Model Number: M001314670
• Device Catalogue Number: 31-467S
• Device Lot Number: 118462
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2017
• 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): Required Intervention