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

Catalog Number H96560M7801261

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 04/12/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Although no sample is being returned for evaluation, the investigation into this event is on-going.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.(b)(4).

Event Description

As reported by hospital in (b)(6): picc placed (b)(6) - hd etoposide give (b)(6).Xray ordered by physician for improperly functioning picc (b)(6) - seen coiled in svc - could not be flushed.Was removed and replaced (b)(6) - line noted to be discolored.Hospital has stated that the dfu for etoposide lists polyurethane as contraindicated.

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history records 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 recent angiodynamics complaint report was reviewed for the complaints reported for the bioflo picc product family and the failure mode "aspiration difficulty - removed." no adverse trend was identified.We reviewed our chemical testing associated with the bioflo picc catheter tubing and confirmed that etoposide is not a new drug and it was included in our chemical compatibility evaluation.A drug representing this class of chemotherapy agents was tested.Etoposide is generic drug name but review of one manufacturer's directions for use of their drug cautioned against using the drug undiluted.The undiluted use of the etoposide drug is a potential root cause for the issues experienced with the bioflo picc device.The end user hospital has stated that they are now diluting this drug for treatment.((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
• MDR Report Key: 7540994
• MDR Text Key: 109235635
• Report Number: 1317056-2018-00089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: H96560M7801261
• UDI-Public: H96560M7801261
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K163452
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2018

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: H96560M7801261
• Device Lot Number: 5304149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/24/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2018
• 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: 24 YR