MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC CXI SUPPORT CATHETER; KRA CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number G50002

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/12/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

As reported, during an unspecified endovascular therapy procedure, a cxi support catheter became stuck in the patient.Access was obtained via distal puncture.The complaint device was inserted over an unknown wire guide; however, would not pass through the severely calcified lesion.After several attempts to pass the device, it became stuck in the lesion.The user reportedly "somehow" removed the device from the patient.Tip damage was noted upon removal.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There has been no report that any part of the device remained in the patient's body, that the patient required any additional procedures, or that the patient experienced any adverse effects due to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Event summary: as reported, during an unspecified endovascular therapy procedure, a cxi support catheter became stuck in the patient.Access was obtained via distal puncture.The complaint device was inserted over an unknown wire guide; however, would not pass through the severely calcified lesion.After several attempts to pass the device, it became stuck in the lesion.The cxi was successfully removed by pulling and pushing the device.Tip damage was noted upon removal.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There has been no report that any part of the device remained in the patient's body, that the patient required any additional procedures, or that the patient experienced any adverse effects due to this event.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control of the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.A photo of the device was provided, which shows that the tip and distal shaft appear to be wavy and accordioned.A document-based investigation evaluation was conducted.A review of the device history showed no failure-related nonconforming events.It should be noted there were no other reported lot-related complaints.No gaps were discovered in the manufacturing instructions or quality control procedures for this device.Cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information available provides objective evidence that the device was manufactured to specification.The product is packaged with instructions for use, which caution, ¿the catheter should not be advanced through an area of resistance unless the source of resistance is identified by fluoroscopy and appropriate steps are taken to reduce or remove the obstruction.¿ based on the information available, investigation has concluded that the patient¿s severely calcified lesion contributed to this event.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

Additional information was received on 08apr2020 noting that the cxi was successfully removed by pulling and pushing the device.

• Brand Name: CXI SUPPORT CATHETER
• Type of Device: KRA CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 9873981
• MDR Text Key: 195750482
• Report Number: 1820334-2020-00675
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002500020
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002500020(17)220311(10)9581205
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K160884
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2020

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: 03/11/2022
• Device Model Number: G50002
• Device Catalogue Number: CXI-2.6-18-90-P-NS-ANG
• Device Lot Number: 9581205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2020; 06/03/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/10/2020; 06/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1