MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR SWAN-GANZ POLYMER BLEND TORQUE SUPPORT TRUE SIZE T-TIP THERMODILUTION CATHETER; SWAN-GANZ CATHETER

Model Number T172HF7

Device Problems Inflation Problem (1310); Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/05/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One catheter with monoject 1.5 cc limited volume syringe was returned for evaluation.The balloon inflated but failed to maintain its inflation due to an interlumen leakage in the catheter body around the catheter tip between the balloon inflation lumen and distal lumen.Leakage was noted from the distal lumen when the balloon was inflated.Leakage was also observed from the balloon inflation lumen during leak testing of the distal lumen.Proximal injectate lumen was patent without any leakage or occlusion.No visible damage to the catheter body, balloon, or returned syringe was observed.Balloon inflation test was performed using returned syringe with 1.5 cc air.Visual examination was performed under microscope at magnification 20x and with the unaided eyes.A device history record review was completed and documented that device met all specifications upon distribution.The customer report of balloon inflation issue was confirmed.An investigation has been initiated to consider any potential manufacturing factors that may have contributed to this complaint and implement any necessary corrective actions.

Event Description

It was reported that balloon inflation could not be confirmed during use.The catheter was removed and the balloon was found ruptured.There were no patient complications reported.

• Brand Name: SWAN-GANZ POLYMER BLEND TORQUE SUPPORT TRUE SIZE T-TIP THERMODILUTION CATHETER
• Type of Device: SWAN-GANZ CATHETER
• 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: lynn selawski ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9497564386
• MDR Report Key: 5542879
• MDR Text Key: 42492425
• Report Number: 2015691-2016-01055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K915726
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/05/2016

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 Expiration Date: 03/04/2017
• Device Model Number: T172HF7
• Device Lot Number: 60151201
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/02/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2015
• 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