MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS SMART PORT; SMART PORT CT SINGLE TITANIUM PORT SYSTEM WITH ATTACHABLE

Catalog Number CT80STPDVI

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Fever (1858); Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 10/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

A risk manager reported an issue with a ct w/8fr detached poly cath w/vi smartport, via a user facility medwatch ( (b)(4).The port had been placed for chemotherapy; however, almost two months later, the port would not flush or give blood return.A port flow study conducted revelated that the catheter was present on the left side, with the tip in the superior vena cava (scv).Injection noted leakage of contrast along the subclavian venous region consistent with disruption of the catheter tubing.No contrast extended into the distal portion of the catheter, into the svc/heart.The patient experienced temperatures of 101.7 fahrenheits, along with chills four days later and had the port removed the same day.Symptoms subsided and the patient had no further complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported defective device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer's reported complaint description of the catheter fractured and leaked in the sub-clavian venous region cannot be confirmed since no port/catheter complaint sample was returned.Without receiving product for evaluation, we are unable to definitively determine a root cause for this incident.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 instructions for use, (16608102-01) which is supplied to the user with this item number, contains the following statements: - absence of a blood return or a poor blood return can be a sign of a potential complication such as occlusion, kinking, breakage, pinch-off syndrome, fibrin formation, thrombosis or malposition.This should be evaluated prior to device usage.A blood return should be present prior to usage of device for any therapy or testing.- if the patient complains of pain, or if there is swelling when the device is flushed or when medication or contrast media is administered, evaluate the device for infiltration, proper needle placement, and potential complications such as occlusion, kinking, breakage, pinch-off syndrome, thrombosis or malposition.Failure to assess these complaints or observations can lead to device failure.Caution: avoid piercing catheter with suture needle.Contraindications · catheter insertion in the subclavian vein medial to the border of the first rib, an area which is associated with higher rates for pinch-off.Potential complications: catheter fragmentation catheter pinch-off drug extravasation (leakage) catheter placement considerations: warning: avoid medial catheter placement into subclavian vein through percutaneous technique.This placement could lead to catheter occlusion, damage, rupture, shearing, or fragmentation due to compression of the catheter between the first rib and clavicle.Catheter shearing has been reported when the catheter is inserted via a more medial route in the subclavian vein.The following statements reference making the catheter connection to the port housing: - insert catheter into sheath.Position the distal end of the catheter at the desired location.Peel away sheath while withdrawing it from vessel.Care should be taken not to withdraw catheter as sheath is removed.Catheter position should be confirmed radiographically.Secure catheter in place.- trim proximal end of catheter and advance through subcutaneous tunnel to the port pocket.Attach catheter to the port body.- slide the blue strain relief mechanism over the end of the catheter.The tapered end of the blue strain relief mechanism should point away from the proximal end of the catheter.For optimal results, the proximal end of the catheter should be dry.Slide the trimmed end of the catheter tip onto the stem until the catheter is flush with the stem flanges.Slide the strain relief mechanism over the catheter and onto the stem until it contacts the port body.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 pr(b)(4).

• Brand Name: SMART PORT
• Type of Device: SMART PORT CT SINGLE TITANIUM PORT SYSTEM WITH ATTACHABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587990
• MDR Report Key: 18487072
• MDR Text Key: 333095166
• Report Number: 1317056-2024-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787CT80STPDVI1
• UDI-Public: H787CT80STPDVI1
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K101017
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/11/2024

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: CT80STPDVI
• Device Lot Number: A2023006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/10/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/06/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/26/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 181 KG