MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDIACASSIST INC. PROTEK DUO VENO-VENOUS CANNULA; CATHETER, CANNULA AND TUBING, VASCULAR, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 5140-4629

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problems Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Blurred Vision (2137)

Event Date 05/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

During a literature review, livanova identified an article (gorton et al., 2023) which described a 55-year-old male patient who was evaluated for lung transplantation for covid-19 ards and advanced fibrotic changes.The patient was subsequently transitioned to oxyrvad support with a 29f protekduo via the right internal jugular vein.Approximately two weeks after this conversion, the patient reported acute onset blurred vision.A ct scan of the head was performed, which identified bilateral superior ophthalmic vein enlargement concerning for cerebral venous congestion (superior vena cava syndrome).Following reconfiguration to 2-stick oxy rvad via left internal jugular vein and right femoral vein drainage, the neurologic symptoms resolved.

Manufacturer Narrative

A1., a4.-a6.Patient identifier, weight, ethnicity and race were not provided.H10.Livanova manufactures the protekduo cannula.The event occurred in (b)(6).Multiple attempts were made to reach the various authors of the article.Livanova was eventually able to get in touch with dr.(b)(6), who indicated that the device was not available to be returned.Dr.(b)(6) reiterated that there was no long term impact for the patient and symptoms resolved upon switching to the left ijv.He stated that the blurred vision identified in this case was caused by impedance to cerebral venous return and is something to monitor for when performing dual lumen vv ecmo, especially if coupled with deep vein thrombosis of the large veins and or concomitant pericardial effusion.Dr.(b)(6) stated that removal of the large size cannula and reconfiguration to smaller neck cannula on the opposite side along with femoral drainage cannula can help mitigate the problem when it is recognized early.A review of the dhr did not identify any deviations or non-conformities relevant to the reported issue.All tests and inspections were completed with passing results.Based on the information received from the user, it can not be concluded that there was a device malfunction.A review of previous complaints revealed that the root cause for svc syndrome or obstruction of venous blood flow can be multi-factorial.The reported syndrome is often not related to any specific product malfunction and is likely instead related to the use of cannula (i.E.Configuration and positioning) and patient anatomy.In addition, this type of event depends on cannula size selected for patient vessel conformation.As no further information regarding the event has been provided and there is no known malfunction of the protekduo device, a root cause was not determined and no corrective actions have been identified.If any additional information relevant to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

• Brand Name: PROTEK DUO VENO-VENOUS CANNULA
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CANNULA AND TUBING, VASCULAR, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDIACASSIST INC.; 620 alpha drive; pittsburgh PA 15238
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDIACASSIST INC.; 620 alpha drive; pittsburgh PA 15238
• Manufacturer Contact: ryan coyle ; 620 alpha drive; pittsburgh, PA 15238
• MDR Report Key: 17481407
• MDR Text Key: 320657625
• Report Number: 2531527-2023-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00814112020166
• UDI-Public: (01)00814112020166(17)231204(11)201204(10)288565
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160257
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/04/2023
• Device Model Number: 5140-4629
• Device Lot Number: 288565
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male