MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS OPS FIBER 25CM SPOTLIGHT; VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Catalog Number EVLT25OPS

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 10/19/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference pr(b)(4).

Event Description

An end user reported an issue with an evlt kit, with spotlight ops sheath 25cm.During preparation, the fiber was removed from the packaging and the tip was discovered to be bent/cracked.There was no visible damage to the internal or external packaging.The following 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of fiber shaft fractured near tip was not confirmed since no sample was received for evaluation.  without receiving a fiber sample for evaluation a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Potential root cause is handling damage to fiber during transit and/or receiving at customer facility.At the vendor facility, during the manufacturing process, fibers are repeatedly bent and coiled and there is a final visual inspection performed with a hene laser to check the entire fiber length for defects prior to shipment.The device history records for the lots obtained through the ship history report (packaging lots) were reviewed.  the review confirmed that the packaging lots met all material, assembly, and performance specification.Labeling review: the directions for use which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number contains the following statement "prior to and during use, avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a radius of 60mm".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).

• Brand Name: OPS FIBER 25CM SPOTLIGHT
• 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: 15735774
• MDR Text Key: 306995310
• Report Number: 1319211-2022-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787EVLT25OPS5
• UDI-Public: H787EVLT25OPS5
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K041957
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2022

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 Catalogue Number: EVLT25OPS
• Device Lot Number: 5733768
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2022
• 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