MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN OVER-THE-WIRE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC; LJS TURBO-JECT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Uncoiled (1659)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 03/15/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter phone number not provided.It is unknown if the initial reporter is a health professional as this information was not provided.User facility phone number not provided.(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.

Event Description

A (b)(6) male patient was undergoing a venogram procedure.As he had an infection; which required antibiotics, a picc line was placed in the left arm.When the physician tried to remove wire after insertion of the catheter, it was stuck.The venogram showed that the axillary vein had occluded and the soft tip had gone through the vein.Dilator was removed and wire was trimmed and taped so venograph could be completed.The surgeons contemplated several possibilities to remove wire, however they were able to remove it by using force.It was found that the wire had uncoiled from the soft distal tip to the start of the firm part.The patient's anatomy was reported to have been tortuous and the vein was occluded.The patient is reported to be doing well.No adverse effects to the patient were reported after to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation: a review of complaint history, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specification, trends, quality control and visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual examination reported one (b)(4) wire guide was returned in a used condition, which measured at 126.6 cm long.The flex tip measured at 2.3 cm.And the distal weld was missing.The coil is stretched and is flush with the mandril, based on these measurements approximately 4 cm flex tip (coil/mandril) has separated.No nonconformance's are noted regarding the coating.Proximal end of wire guide measures.018 inches.Manufacturing records for the returned devices were reviewed and no discrepancies were noted.Based on the description of the event and the fact that there was no obvious defect regarding to manufacturing to the wire guide, it is possible that the wire guide tip caught on the introducing needle and force beyond design requirements was used to remove the guide.The cook representative confirmed with the attending doctor that the patient¿s anatomy was tortuous, the vein was occluded and the wire was removed by using force.It was found that the wire had uncoiled from the soft distal tip to the start of the firm part.Manipulation of the wire through the needle may cause damage to the coil and patient anatomy may make withdrawal or manipulation of the wire guide difficult resulting in damage when the force exceeds design specification.Affixed to the wire guide protective shipping tube is a caution label that pictorially cautions against the reverse process of withdrawing the wire guide in the needle as damage may occur.The appropriate internal personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment (qera) no further action is required.

Event Description

A (b)(6) year old male patient was undergoing a venogram procedure.As he had an infection; which required antibiotics, a picc line was placed in the left arm.When the physician tried to remove wire after insertion of the catheter, it was stuck.The venogram showed that the axillary vein had occluded and the soft tip had gone through the vein.Dilator was removed and wire was trimmed and taped so venograph could be completed.The surgeons contemplated several possibilities to remove wire, however they were able to remove it by using force.It was found that the wire had uncoiled from the soft distal tip to the start of the firm part.The patient's anatomy was reported to have been tortuous and the vein was occluded.The patient is reported to be doing well.No adverse effects to the patient were reported after to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: TURBO-JECT® DOUBLE LUMEN OVER-THE-WIRE POWER-INJECTABLE PICC
• Type of Device: LJS TURBO-JECT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: rita harden ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8128294891
• MDR Report Key: 5563579
• MDR Text Key: 42195158
• Report Number: 1820334-2016-00242
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002345164
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002345164(17)170714(10)5984658
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2016

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: UPICDS-4.0-CT-OTW-ST-1111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/15/2016
• Device Age: 8 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2015
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 17 YR
• Patient Weight: 50