MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THERAKOS, INC CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM

Model Number NOT APPLICABLE

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 05/23/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was used for treatment.This case is reportable as a mdr due to the reportable malfunction of the photoactivation module leak.Since this reportable malfunction is only associated with the kit, this mdr will only be against the kit.A batch record review of kit lot f211 was conducted.There were no non-conformances related to the complaint.This lot met all release requirements.A review of kit lot f211 for the reported complaint issue shows no trends.Trends were reviewed for complaint categories, alarm #8: blood leak (photoactivation chamber) and photoactivation module leak.No trends were detected for these complaint categories.The assessment is based on information available at the time of the investigation.No product was returned for investigation; therefore, it could not be determined if the product met specification based solely on the information provided by the customer.Complaints are monitored through tracking and trending.If a trend is detected, further investigation will be conducted.(b)(4).Device not returned to manufacturer.

Event Description

The customer called to report a photoactivation module leak and an alarm #8: blood leak (photoactivation chamber) alarm.The customer stated that during the photoactivation phase of the treatment, they heard a "clash noise" and then the alarm #8: blood leak (photoactivation chamber) alarm occurred.The customer reported that a leak was seen at the photoactivation module.The customer stated that the treatment was aborted with no blood/products returned to the patient.The customer reported that the patient was in stable condition and was not impacted by the incident.The customer stated that they did not know what caused the "clash noise." the kit was not returned for investigation.

• Brand Name: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): THERAKOS, INC; hampton NJ
• Manufacturer (Section G): THERAKOS, INC.; 10 north high street; suite 300; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: megan vernak ; po box 9001; 53 frontage road; hampton, NJ 08827
• MDR Report Key: 6659359
• MDR Text Key: 78305645
• Report Number: 2523595-2017-00110
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P860003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/21/2017

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: Nurse
• Device Expiration Date: 02/01/2019
• Device Model Number: NOT APPLICABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: CLXECP
• Device Lot Number: F211
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2017
• 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