MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR SWAN-GANZ CCOMBO V CCO/SVO2/CEDV/VIP THERMODILUTION CATHETER

Model Number SWAN GANZ UNKNOWN

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

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

Event Date 05/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The product is expected to be returned for analysis but has not yet been received.Upon the return of the product a supplemental report will be sent with the investigation results.Without the return of the product, it is not possible to determine if damages or defects exist on the product, nor can any manufacturing nonconformance, failure mode, root cause, or potential contributing factors be identified.No actions will be taken at this time.The lot number was not provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records could not be completed.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.

Event Description

It was reported that a 777f8 swan-ganz catheter was giving inaccurate readings.The patient was transferred to the icu from the or with the swan-ganz catheter in place.The line placement was confirmed with xray and measurement.It was giving low cardiac output and cardiac index readings with normal sv02 readings.The cardiac output and cardiac index readings were significantly lower than readings obtained in or.The rest of the hemodynamic profile did not match the cardiac output and cardiac index data.The catheter was recalibrated at bedside with mixed venous sample, re-zeroed, and repositioned by the pa without resolution.A new swan-ganz catheter was floated at the bedside by the pa with resolution of the issue.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ CCOMBO V CCO/SVO2/CEDV/VIP THERMODILUTION CATHETER
• Type of Device: SWAN-GANZ CCOMBO V
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492500294
• MDR Report Key: 17077619
• MDR Text Key: 316697677
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-13482
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040287
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/07/2023

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: SWAN GANZ UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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