MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR TRUWAVE WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER; TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP

Model Number PX600

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

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is anticipated to be returned for evaluation but has not yet been received.A supplemental will be sent with the evaluation results.A device history record review was unable to be completed as the lot number is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that during use with this px600 device, the tubing was used to the hook up an umbilical venous catheter to the monitors for assessment and viewing.The blood pressure was suspected to be inaccurate.There is no allegation of patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device will not be returned for evaluation as it is not available per the customer.Without the return of the unit, it is not possible to determine if some damage or defect existed on the unit that could have contributed to the event.It is not known if some procedural factors may have contributed to the event.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.Correction: updates to the h6 codes are as follows: investigation findings was changed to no findings available investigation conclusions was changed to cause not established.

• Brand Name: TRUWAVE WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
• Type of Device: TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR; parque industrial de itabo; carr. sanchez km 18.5; haina, san cristobal
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR; parque industrial de itabo; carr. sanchez km 18.5; haina, san cristobal
• Manufacturer Contact: katheryn richards ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492017706
• MDR Report Key: 17961586
• MDR Text Key: 326025483
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-16898
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K053016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/20/2023

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: PX600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/18/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/20/2023
• 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