MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. PORTEX LOCKIT PLUS EPIDURAL CATHETER FIXATION DEV; CATHETER, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC

Model Number 100/399/218

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

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

Event Date 10/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: PORTEX LOCKIT PLUS EPIDURAL CATHETER FIXATION DEV
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15316107
• MDR Text Key: 303562598
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-16610
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00351688068142
• UDI-Public: 00351688068142
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K051524
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/29/2022

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: 100/399/218
• Device Catalogue Number: 100/399/218
• Device Lot Number: 3845151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1