MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR FOGARTY THRU-LUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER; CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY

Model Number 12TLW804F

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during use, the balloon of this fogarty catheter ruptured.There was no problem found during the balloon inflation test.The balloon ruptured soon after inserting into the patient.There was no calcification observed.The patient demographics were requested but unavailable.There were no patient complications reported.Our product lab received one model 12tlw804f catheter.The reported issue of the balloon rupture was confirmed.Both distal and proximal ruptured edges were inverted to the other side.After both ruptured edges were returned to original position and proximal windings was cut, the ruptured edges did not appear to match up.Per the ifu, balloon rupture and catheter separation as a result of excessive pull force applied to remove adherent material are the most frequent causes of reported failures.And to minimize the risk of vessel damage, balloon rupture, or tip detachment, do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation volume and pull force for each size catheter.There was no visible damage or inconsistency observed from the catheter body and windings.Thru-lumen was patent without any leakage or occlusion.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.An engineering evaluation was completed to assess for any manufacturing-related processes which could be correlated to the complaint, but the root cause was indeterminable.As part of the manufacturing process, 100 percent of units go through a balloon inspection process.In this inspection, the units are 100 percent visually inspected, it should not have any bends, wrinkles, cuts, contamination, stains, deterioration, discoloration, or ripples.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.

• Brand Name: FOGARTY THRU-LUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan diaz ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492017706
• MDR Report Key: 19041720
• MDR Text Key: 339381099
• Report Number: 2015691-2024-02551
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103043518
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103043518(17)250528(11)230227(10)64889721
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K892410
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/04/2024

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: 12TLW804F
• Device Lot Number: 64889721
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/07/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/14/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/27/2023
• 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