MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS 400 MICRON FIBER PROCEDURE KIT; VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Catalog Number EVLTPVAK

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 05/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).

Event Description

During preparation, when the fiber from a pvak -- 400 micron fiber procedure kit was removed from the packaging, it broke in half.The procedure was completed with a new of the same device.The patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention because of this incident.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the reported device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation; however, the customer did provide a picture of the fiber showing the shaft was fractured and detached.The customer's reported complaint description of fiber was fractured and detached was confirmed based on picture provided by the customer.Although the complaint description is confirmed, without a sample for evaluation a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Potential root cause for this type of failure mode is handling damage after leaving the angiodynamics manufacturing facility; i.E.During transit/shipping and/or storage and procedure preparation.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.During the packaging step, the fibers are inspected for damage.It is unlikely that the fiber was fractured prior to packaging.A review of the device history records was performed for the indicated lots for any deviations related to the reported failure mode of the complaint.  the review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications; i.E.No ncr associated with reported failure mode.Labeling review: the directions for use which is supplied to the end user with the reported 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: 400 MICRON FIBER PROCEDURE KIT
• 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 ; 5086587990
• MDR Report Key: 16936233
• MDR Text Key: 315304663
• Report Number: 1319211-2023-00036
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787EVLTPVAK5
• UDI-Public: H787EVLTPVAK5
• 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: 05/16/2023

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 Catalogue Number: EVLTPVAK
• Device Lot Number: 5747640
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/15/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2022
• 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