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 11/14/2023

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

An end user reported an issue with a pvak -- 400 micron perforator and accessory vein ablation kit.During a procedure, the laser fiber was locked onto the needle and a burning smell was noted when energy was applied.The procedure was stopped and the fiber was found to be broken.Ultimately, the procedure was completed with another same device and the patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention as a result of this incident.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer's reported complaint description of the fiber fractured and detached while firing the laser was confirmed during evaluation of the returned complaint sample.The fracture location was determined to be inside of the needle.The fiber od was confirmed to meet product specification and there was no report that fiber was fractured when removed from the packaging.The likely root cause of the fiber fracture is handling damage when inserting the fiber into the needle.When the laser was fired the energy escaped the fiber core at the fracture site inside the needle that then melted the blue buffer layer and detached the fiber.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 (14601411-01) which is supplied to the end user with the reported catalog number contains the following statement: warning.Contents supplied sterile using an ethylene oxide (eo) process.Do not use if sterile barrier is damaged.If damage is found, call your sales representative.Inspect prior to use to verify that no damage has occurred during shipping.Intended use.The venacure evlt 400 m perforator and accessory vein ablation kit is intended for use in the treatment of superficial vein reflux of the greater saphenous vein associated with varicosities.The venacure evlt 400 m perforator and accessory vein ablation kit is indicated for treatment of incompetence and reflux of superficial veins in the lower extremity, and for treatment of incompetent (i.E.Refluxing) perforator veins (ipvs).Equipment handling requirements.Venacure evlt 400 m perforator and accessory vein ablation kit: using sterile technique open the pack, place all contents into sterile field and inspect for damage.Do not use if any component is damaged.If damage is present, contact customer service or your local representative.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: 18256634
• MDR Text Key: 329608248
• Report Number: 1319211-2023-00084
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/12/2024

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: 5798344
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2023
• 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