MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS ANGIODYNAMICS / BIOFLO; PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER

Catalog Number H965458320

Device Problem Uncoiled (1659)

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

Event Date 11/30/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Although the reported guidewire is expected to be returned for evaluation, it has not yet arrived.Upon receipt of the device, it will be forwarded to our guidewire supplier for evaluation along with a scar (supplier corrective action request).Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.(b)(4).Not yet returned to manufacturer.

Event Description

As reported by angiodynamics' distributor in (b)(6), a during a picc placement procedure, the guidewire was inserted up to 35cm without resistance or progression difficulties.The dilator was then introduced and while retrieving the guidewire resistance was felt at 30 cm.The patient's limb was manipulated as well as lateralization, without success.The wire was spun 360 degrees to the right and left for an hour in order to retrieve it.Once removed, the guidewire appeared to have unwound, but x-ray images did not show that any portion had detached and remained in the patient.The picc was eventually placed.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history records (dhr) was performed for the indicated packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The january 2017 angiodynamics complaint report was reviewed for the bioflo picc product family and the failure mode "guidewire unraveled." no adverse trends were identified.The returned guidewire is a purchased component from (b)(4).A supplier corrective action request (scar) as well as the returned sample were sent to (b)(4) for evaluation, root cause determination and correction/corrective.(b)(4) response, based on sample evaluation, states that: " the specimen presents fractures of the core wire proximal of the flattened section and the coil wire an indeterminate distance distal of the proximal joint: with the distal tip joint and all coil and core wire material distal of the fractures missing from the returned specimen.The proximal aspects of the wire fractures present indication of ductile, tensile overload.The specimen also presents extensive bend damage throughout the entire length of the device." their conclusion was that, " clinical and/or procedural factors appear to have impacted on the event as reported." (b)(4) also performed a dhr review of the reported lot and found no indication of a manufacturing defect that could have impacted the reported event.Angiodynamics's incoming inspection for this guidewire includes a visual inspection for damage or defects, as well as, dimensional inspections and tip tensile strength verification.The directions for use provided with the guidewire include the precaution, "if guidewire must be withdrawn, remove the needle and guidewire as a single unit." (b)(4).

• Brand Name: ANGIODYNAMICS / BIOFLO
• Type of Device: PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer Contact: law ryan ; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, NY 12801 ; 5187424488
• MDR Report Key: 6282381
• MDR Text Key: 65912283
• Report Number: 1317056-2017-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965458320
• UDI-Public: H965458320
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K121089
• 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: 04/11/2017

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: H965458320
• Device Lot Number: 5002505
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/27/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/12/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2016
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1