MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A. PALINDROME; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED, COATED

Model Number 8888145044P

Device Problem Hole In Material (1293)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/08/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, the nurse was flushing the catheter with normal saline and noticed a tear in the catheter between the arterial connector and the silicone extension.The white plastic wrap around the silicone tube arterial connector was loose and could be rotated 360 degrees.The catheter was replaced and there was no harm to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: a device history record (dhr) review revealed no discrepancies that may have contributed to a complaint of this failure mode.All quality assurance testing performed during manufacturing was acceptable.All dhrs are reviewed for accuracy prior to product release.One catheter was received for analysis and investigation.Visual evaluation of the catheter revealed signs of use and a tear in the catheter between the arterial connector and silicone extension.As per the instructions for use (ifu), the customer must perform a visual inspection before using the device.It states to exercise caution when using sharp instruments near the catheter because the catheter tubing can tear when subjected to excessive force or rough edges.The reported condition was confirmed.Based on the sample received, the most probable root cause can be considered as damaged during use.The evidence provided is enough to discard the manufacturing process as a potential cause.No trends or triggers have been found.Therefore, no action is deemed necessary at this time.It must be noted that in-process controls are in place to prevent nonconforming product from leaving the manufacturing operations.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED, COATED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101
• Manufacturer Contact: jacqueline st. pierre ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524938
• MDR Report Key: 7166480
• MDR Text Key: 96462420
• Report Number: 3009211636-2018-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NYU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521158092
• UDI-Public: 10884521158092
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K123196
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2018

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: 04/11/2018
• Device Model Number: 8888145044P
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145044P
• Device Lot Number: 1512400103
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/09/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/04/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2015
• 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 Weight: 82