MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNOVIS SURGICAL INNOVATIONS VASCULAR PROBES; DILATOR, VESSEL, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 7451015ES

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that particulate matter was found in the inner pouch of a vascular probe.This was identified during receiving inspection by the reporting facility.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed and revealed a brown fiber approximately 1.8 millimeters long within the inner pouch near the device tip.The physical properties of the fiber are consistent with a corrugated cardboard particle.The reported condition was verified.The cause of the condition could not be determined.A capa has been opened to address this issue.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: VASCULAR PROBES
• Type of Device: DILATOR, VESSEL, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNOVIS SURGICAL INNOVATIONS; 2575 university ave. w; saint paul MN 55144
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNOVIS SURGICAL INNOVATIONS; 2575 university ave. w; saint paul MN 55144
• Manufacturer Contact: kinga almasan ; 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 4928319
• MDR Text Key: 6032759
• Report Number: 1416980-2015-29551
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K130896
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor,company representati
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/10/2015

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 01/29/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 7451015ES
• Device Lot Number: SP15D091043706
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/23/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/06/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/21/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1