MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THERAKOS, INC. CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM

Model Number NOT APPLICABLE

Device Problems Break (1069); Leak/Splash (1354); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 12/15/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The system was used for treatment.This case is reportable as a mdr due to the reportable malfunction drive tube leak/break.Since this reportable malfunction is only associated with the kit, this mdr will only be against the kit.A batch record review for kit lot f355 was conducted.There were no non-conformances.This lot met all release requirements.A review of kit lot f355 for the reported issue shows no trends.Trends were reviewed for complaint categories, drive tube leak/break, alarm #7: blood leak (centrifuge chamber), and system error.No trends were detected for each complaint category.The assessment is based on the information available at the time of 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.Investigation complete.(b)(4).

Event Description

The customer called to report a drive tube break during the treatment procedure.The customer stated an alarm #7: blood leak (centrifuge chamber) was received.The customer stated the break occurred at approximately 212 ml of whole blood processed during the purging air phase of the procedure.The customer stated upon inspection of the centrifuge chamber the centrifuge leak detector strip was damaged, and when rebooting the instrument a system error alarm was received.The customer aborted the procedure and did not return blood to the patient.The customer stated the patient was stable and did not require any medical intervention, saline bolus, or blood transfusion.The customer stated the patient was discharged home and will return for their next procedure.The customer did not return product for investigation.

• Brand Name: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CELLEX PHOTOPHERESIS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): THERAKOS, INC.; bedminster NJ 07921
• Manufacturer (Section G): THERAKOS, INC.; 10 north high street; suite 300; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: megan vernak ; 1425 us route 206; bedminster, NJ 07921
• MDR Report Key: 7185723
• MDR Text Key: 97962264
• Report Number: 2523595-2018-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705030200003
• UDI-Public: (01)20705030200003(10)F355(17)190901
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P860003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/12/2018

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: Nurse
• Device Expiration Date: 09/01/2019
• Device Model Number: NOT APPLICABLE
• Device Catalogue Number: CLXUSA
• Device Lot Number: F355
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2017
• 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
• Patient Age: 74 YR