MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VOLCANO CORPORATION VISIONS PV .018 DIGITAL IVUS CATHETER; CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 86700

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 02/23/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a visions pv.018 catheter was used in a therapeutic peripheral procedure in a slightly calcified distal iliac artery.During removal, the distal tip separated but remained intact to the non-philips guidewire and was stuck at the hemostatic valve of the sheath.Angio confirmed no piece of the catheter was retained in the patient.A new device was used to complete the procedure.No patient injury reported.This product problem is being submitted because the visions distal tip separated.There is a potential for harm if the malfunction were to recur.

Manufacturer Narrative

This case was reviewed and investigated according to the manufacturer¿s policy.Block a2-a5: no information available.Blocks b6 & b7: no information available.Block c: not applicable for this device.Blocks d6 & d7: not applicable for this device.Blocks h3 & h6: the visions pv.018 catheter was not returned for evaluation, thus no returned product investigation was performed.Blocks h7 & h9: do not apply to this submission.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blocks d9 & h3: the visions catheter was returned for evaluation.Block h3: the visions catheter was returned without the distal tip, measuring approx.7-10 mm (0.7-1 cm).The returned proximal portion measured approx.135.5 cm from the luer to the separated distal end.The expected overall catheter length measurement is 135-139 cm.Block h6: the probable cause of the separation was likely damaged during removal/handling from the patient.Strain, impact, and forces associated with use can affect the integrity of the device.Submission of this report does not, in itself, represent a conclusion by the manufacturer and/or authorized representative or the national competent authority that the content of this report is complete or accurate, that the medical device(s) listed failed in any manner and/or that the medical device(s) caused or contributed to an alleged death or deterioration in the state of the health of any person.

• Brand Name: VISIONS PV .018 DIGITAL IVUS CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ULTRASOUND, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): VOLCANO CORPORATION; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego CA 92130
• Manufacturer (Section G): VOLCARICA S.R.L.; coyol free zone &business park; b37; alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: danielle bullock ; 3721 valley centre drive #500; san diego, CA 92130 ; 858720-412
• MDR Report Key: 18899760
• MDR Text Key: 337746091
• Report Number: 3008363989-2024-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OBJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00184360000037
• UDI-Public: (01)00184360000037(11)231130(17)251130(10)0303053002
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150442
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

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 Model Number: 86700
• Device Catalogue Number: 86700
• Device Lot Number: 0303053002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2023
• 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
• Treatment: COOK: 0.018 ROADRUNNER GUIDE WIRE.; COOK: 6F INTRODUCER SHEATH.