MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA PRESSURE WIRE AERIS G8; TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE,CATHETER TIP

Model Number C12058

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 09/16/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

When the pressurewire aeris was being removed from the circumflex artery, 5 cm of the distal portion of the catheter broke off and remained in the artery.This occurred at a 90 degree angle from the trunk of the heart to the circumflex.It was reported that the physician used more force than usual due to resistance in the vessel.Surgery was performed to remove the portion of the catheter.

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter number: (b)(6).(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.The pressurewire instructions for use (ifu) states that excessive manipulation of the pressurewire when the sensor element or pressurewire tip is located in sharp bend may cause damage or tip fracture.The pressurewire instructions for use (ifu) states that torquing the pressurewire against resistance or repeated attempts to cross a total vessel occlusion may cause damage and/or fracture, which may lead to a portion of pressurewire separating from the tip.The pressurewire instructions for use (ifu) states that the user should advance or withdraw the pressurewire slowly and never push, withdraw or torque the pressurewire if it meets resistance.

• Brand Name: PRESSURE WIRE AERIS G8
• Type of Device: TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE,CATHETER TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA; parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 5129766
• MDR Text Key: 27547350
• Report Number: 3008452825-2015-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: K131452
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Followup
• Report Date: 09/16/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2017
• Device Model Number: C12058
• Device Catalogue Number: C12058
• Device Lot Number: 5085894
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/06/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/24/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2015
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 45 YR
• Patient Weight: 80