MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LUTONIX, INC LUTONIX 035 DRUG COATED PTA DILATATION CATHETER; DRUG COATED BALLOON PTA CATHETER

Model Number 9004

Device Problems Break (1069); Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 01/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the central part of the drug-coated balloon catheter was allegedly difficult to pass through the introducer.It was further reported that the tip was fractured.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.Expiration date: 08/2023.Device not returned.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported sheath insertion difficulty and distal tip fracture could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4 (expiration date: 08/2023).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text: device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the drug-coated balloon catheter was allegedly difficult to pass through the introducer.It was further reported that the tip was allegedly fractured.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: LUTONIX 035 DRUG COATED PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: DRUG COATED BALLOON PTA CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): LUTONIX, INC; 9409 science center dr; new hope MN 55428
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 16425562
• MDR Text Key: 310078711
• Report Number: 3006513822-2023-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ONU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741166938
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741166938
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: P130024
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/31/2023

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: 9004
• Device Catalogue Number: 9090413600100
• Device Lot Number: GFEV0572
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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