MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER; VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Model Number 11403013

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/14/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Returned for evaluation was a nevertouch fiber.There was a noted fracture of the fiber that measured 89.6cm from the gripper.The break occurred at a very localized point in the fiber.The appearance of the glass core and buffer layer at the break point indicate the break occurred under a low stress condition.The glass core on both sides of the break is extremely smooth and appears to look more similar to a cleaved surface versus a break point.The customer's reported complaint description of the fiber fractured/kinked is confirmed.The most likely root cause of the fiber fracture could be due to handling by the end user.The fiber fractured is consistent with the reported details of handling damage during use.A device history records search for the nevertouch kit revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.During the manufacturing process, the disposable fiber device receives a 100% inspection and an aql inspection in which the quality of the fiber strip is inspected.Prior to packaging, all components are inspected for damage.Labeling review: the instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number, states: "prior to and during use, avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing, or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a diameter of 20cm.Clinical safety and effectiveness data is not available for other fiber tip designs and diameters.Prior to and during use, avoid bending the introducer sheath and dilator as this can cause kinks and damage".A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

Event Description

During an evlt procedure, it was determined that the laser fiber had a break where the fiber was restrained with a clamp.Prior to the case, the clinical specialist (cs) had looked at this clamp restraint and observed that the fiber was not touched by the clamp, just encircled.After the break was discovered, it was noted that the fiber had migrated into a small v-shape, formed by the clamp not being fully closed.The cs feels that the fiber had been pulled against, causing it to become trapped in that v, or had been inadvertently clamped then released.Ultimately, the procedure was completed with another same device and the patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention as a result of this incident.

• Brand Name: VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER
• Type of Device: VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587805
• MDR Report Key: 14309847
• MDR Text Key: 290944551
• Report Number: 1319211-2022-00021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787114030130
• UDI-Public: H787114030130
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171921
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 11403013
• Device Catalogue Number: 11403013
• Device Lot Number: 5722590
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/21/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2022
• 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 Age: 77 YR
• Patient Sex: Male