MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR PRESSURE MONITORING KIT WITH TRUWAVE DISPOSABLE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND VAMP JR.; TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP

Model Number VMP448PX

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 02/08/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One single dpt - vamp jr.Kit from the reported model and lot number in an open tyvek pouch was returned for examination.The reported event of "tubing for the arterial line was broken" was confirmed.The pressure tubing was broken from the bond joint that connects to the vamp jr.Reservoir.The cross surfaces of the broken tubing appeared uneven and rough.No other damage was observed from the kit.A review of the manufacturing records indicated that the product met specifications upon release.An investigation has been initiated to consider any potential manufacturing factors that may have contributed to this complaint and implement any necessary corrective actions.It is common clinical practice to inspect all products before usage.These products are used by highly trained clinicians, experienced in identifying and mitigating any hazards that arise during use.In addition, they are used in critical care units or ors where patients are closely monitored.If the pressure tubing breaks during use, it will affect the pressure waveform, which will immediately alert the clinician to begin the troubleshooting process.Invasive procedures involve some patient risks.Although serious complications are relatively uncommon, the physician is advised to consider the potential benefits in relation to the possible complications.In this event, there was no patient involvement.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the tubing for the arterial line on a disposable pressure transducer kit with vamp was observed to be broken once the package was opened.No patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation of this vamp jr kit concluded that a potential root cause could be related to an incorrect solvent bonding execution during the assembly process.Personnel acknowledgement was conducted at the manufacturing site to prevent recurrence of this type of complaint.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected data: f10, h6.Reference capa-20-00141.

• Brand Name: PRESSURE MONITORING KIT WITH TRUWAVE DISPOSABLE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND VAMP JR.
• Type of Device: TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR; parque industrial de itabo; carr. sanchez km 18.5; haina, san cristobal ; DR
• MDR Report Key: 8480278
• MDR Text Key: 141031329
• Report Number: 2015691-2019-01163
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K925638
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/11/2019

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: 01/07/2020
• Device Model Number: VMP448PX
• Device Catalogue Number: VMP448PX
• Device Lot Number: 61557382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/19/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/03/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2019; 07/23/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/04/2019; 01/09/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1