MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR TREK RX; CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1012276-20

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/16/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints from this lot.It was reported that force had to be applied to remove the bdc as the balloon would not fully deflate.It should be noted that the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), trek rx and mini trek rx, global, instruction for use states: if resistance is felt, determine the cause before proceeding.Continuing to advance or retract the catheter while under resistance may result in damage to the vessels and / or damage / separation of the catheter.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported deflation issue; however, the reported difficulty removing the device appears to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat an unspecified lesion.The 3.5x20mm trek balloon failed to deflate.Resistance was noted during withdrawal.It was not specified what the resistance was with.Reportedly, the doctor had to pull really hard and it was difficult to remove.A new unspecified balloon was used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for analysis.The reported deflation problem was unable to be replicated in a testing environment due to the outer member rupturing during return analysis.The reported difficult to remove was unable to be replicated in a testing environment as it was based on operational circumstances.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents from this lot.D10 and h3: corrected to yes h6: removed method code 4114; removed conclusion code 67 replaced with 4307.

• Brand Name: TREK RX
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• MDR Report Key: 10015205
• MDR Text Key: 189835884
• Report Number: 2024168-2020-04022
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648138584
• UDI-Public: 08717648138584
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K103110
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 1012276-20
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012276-20
• Device Lot Number: 91128G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/04/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1