MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRAUB MEDICAL AG ROTAREX; THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY

Catalog Number 80219

Device Problems Stretched (1601); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 03/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the rotarex that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the rotarex are identified in d2 and g4.H10: the medical device manufacturer (d3) and manufacturing location (g1) for the straub product was selected as unknown due to system limitations.The correct medical device manufacturer and manufacturing location are straub medical us.H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.However, photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during a recanalization procedure, the internal spring coil of the catheter was allegedly dislodged.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the rotarex that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the rotarex are identified in d2 and g4.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: no physical sample or videos were received and a physical investigation was not possible.The user report and provided image contains information regarding helix deformation and detachment.After review of the provided images the deformation of the helix can be confirmed.The user provided image shown that the helix is stretched, it is possible that the helix is broken inside the tube.However, the break of the helix can not be seen on the user provided picture and therefore, the reported detachment can not be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confimed for the reported material deformation.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during a thrombectomy and atherectomy procedure, the internal spring coil of the catheter was allegedly dislodged.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ROTAREX
• Type of Device: THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 19049310
• MDR Text Key: 340454729
• Report Number: 3008439199-2024-00052
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MCW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K211738
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/31/2024

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: 80219
• Device Lot Number: 220202
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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