MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC ULTRAXX NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON AND SET; LJE CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Renal Failure (2041)

Event Date 01/03/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.

Event Description

It was reported by the user facility that a patient underwent a percutaneous nephrolithotomy (pcnl) procedure via access from the kidney.An ultraxx nephrostomy balloon set was used.The attending physician indicated the balloon was inflated and found leaking at 13 to 14 psi.The physician stated that some resistance was met during inflation of the balloon.The renal hilum blood vessels were bleeding due to the expansion location was relatively deeper.The physician attempted to change the puncture channel but was unsuccessful causing the removal of the right kidney.The renal repair was futile however; the physician had to use a bard balloon instead to counteract the loss of that function.No further information provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation ¿ evaluation.One used balloon catheter with inflation device and seven unopened devices were returned for investigation.Using the returned inflation device, the balloon was inflated using water.A visual examination noted a leak.Under microscopic magnification, the leak was noted at the edge of the proximal glue bond.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.A review of production and quality documentation did not identify any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.A review of the device history record was performed.There were no non-conformances noted during the manufacturing process.A clinical assessment was performed.Per the user report, the stone was in the ureter renal pelvis junction that was deeper expansion distance and met big resistance when inflating the balloon which caused the bleeding of the blood vessel in the renal hilum.The user tried to change the puncture channel but it failed too.The user failed to repair and ultimately removal of the kidney was done.The resistance was encounter due to the pre-existing large kidney stone.The balloon inflation plus high resistance encountered from the stone may have resulted in the blood vessel damage; hence increase level of bleeding.Based on the available information the exact cause of the reported issue is not clear; however, it is feasible to suggest this may have been contributed to the user technique/procedure than the malfunction of the device.The device is shipped with instructions for use (ifu), which states the proper warnings, precautions, and instructions for use.The ifu specifically states "do not overinflate.Using excessive pressure to inflate the balloon on this device can cause the balloon to rupture." the ifu also states under potential adverse events section "complications that might occur during this procedure include over inflation of the balloon, which could result in trauma to the surrounding tissue." per the quality engineering risk assessment, measures have been initiated to address this failure mode.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.

• Brand Name: ULTRAXX NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON AND SET
• Type of Device: LJE CATHETER, NEPHROSTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 6336462
• MDR Text Key: 67608391
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-00181
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002460386
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002460386(17)191114(10)7442571
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CN
• PMA/PMN Number: K024050
• 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: 09/19/2017

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: UNBS-8-15-CS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/16/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/19/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2016
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 32 YR
• Patient Weight: 70