MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC IMPRESS ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER

Catalog Number 56538VER

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/26/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One device was returned for evaluation.A follow up will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.

Event Description

The distributor reported a defect in the packaging.This was identified during their initial inspection of received product.The device was not sent to a user facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

One device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and a breach test was performed.The complaint is confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.The device history record was reviewed and no exception documents were found.The complaint database was reviewed and no similar complaints for this lot number were found.

• Brand Name: IMPRESS ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Type of Device: ANGIOGRAPHIC CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 14646 kirby drive; houston TX 77047
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 14646 kirby drive; houston TX 77047
• Manufacturer Contact: casey hughes, ms, cqe ; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8013164932
• MDR Report Key: 5921307
• MDR Text Key: 53711252
• Report Number: 3010665433-2016-00056
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K053171
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2016

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: 06/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 56538VER
• Device Lot Number: E974247
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/30/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/22/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2016
• 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