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

Catalog Number H787107322055

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/02/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has been returned to the manufacturer and an investigation into the root cause for event 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 may 16, 2018: when the physician put the catheter into the introducer sheath, the head (tip) of the soft vu broken down [fractured].The reported defective disposable device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Returned for evaluation was a mariner berenstein 4fx130cm catheter.A visual review of the device noted that the tip is separated from the catheter shaft.Also noted the catheter tip had splits at the end of the catheter tip.The catheter met id dimensional measurement specifications for this device.Due to the tip damage (split) dimensional of the od was unable to be performed.The customer's reported complaint description of the proximal end separating from the distal is confirmed.This failure mode is consistent with tip embrittlement associated with capa (b)(4).Capa (b)(4) was closed in august 2017.The processing of this reported catheter commenced prior to implementations of the soft tip material change.A review of the device 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 states; "never advance or retract an angiographic catheter or guidewire against resistance.This may result in damage to the vessel, the product, or both.Do not attempt to hand straighten the tip of any curved tipped catheters which are furnished with a tip straightener.This may result in damage to the product.Tip straighteners are furnished on all catheters intended to be straightened with the aid of a tip straightener.Reshaping of the catheter tip is not recommended.Physical damage to the catheter material can result when exposed to heat.Do not leave curved tipped catheters straightened over guidewires for extended periods of time.This will result in failure of the catheter tip to re-form to its intended shape." 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, INC; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• MDR Report Key: 7569823
• MDR Text Key: 110181793
• Report Number: 1319211-2018-00057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787107322055
• UDI-Public: H787107322055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K112452
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/24/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/05/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: H787107322055
• Device Lot Number: 5174498
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/29/2018
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 80 YR