MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LAKE REGION MEDICAL ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE; UROLOGICAL CATHETER AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number M006630205B1

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/21/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not received for evaluation at the time of this report; therefore no physical analysis of the device can be performed.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.As noted in the device instructions for use (dfu) warnings, "do not manipulate, advance and/or withdraw the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire through a metal cannula or needle.Manipulation, advancement, and/or withdrawal through a metal device may result in destruction and/or separation of the outer polymer jacket requiring retrieval.If a needle is used for initial placement, a plastic entry needle is recommended when using the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire.Extreme caution should be observed when used with a one-wall puncture needle." the dfu precautions also indicate, "the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire should be advanced through the scope using short, deliberate 2-3cm movements to prevent inadvertent damage to the device or patient." at this time, it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.Based on the information provided, clinical and/or procedural factors appear to have impacted on the event as reported.The patient information is unknown.If there is any further relevant information received, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.

Event Description

Dr.Was performing a right percutaneous nephrolithotomy when the distal tip of the zip wire broke off in the patient.The tip was retrieved and the procedure completed with new zipwire.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: as received, the specimen consisted of one each hydro gw std s 150-035; returned coiled, loose, accompanied by the labelled portion of the packaging pouch and double-bagged within "zip-lock" style poly biohazard pouches.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.The specimen presented a ductile overload fracture of the core wire and cut/skive damage in a proximal to distal orientation over the 14.25cm proximal of the fracture, consistent with withdrawal through a metal needle or cannula; exposing the 14.20cm of the metallic core wire proximal of the fracture.The core wire also presented bend damage over the 1.20cm proximal of the fracture, consistent with tensile loading while in a prolapsed condition.The separated polymer jacket material and core wire distal of the fracture were not returned with the specimen device.As noted in the device instructions for use (dfu) warnings, "do not manipulate, advance and/or withdraw the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire through a metal cannula or needle.Manipulation, advancement, and/or withdrawal through a metal device may result in destruction and/or separation of the outer polymer jacket requiring retrieval.If a needle is used for initial placement, a plastic entry needle is recommended when using the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire.Extreme caution should be observed when used with a one-wall puncture needle." the dfu precautions also indicate, "the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire should be advanced through the scope using short, deliberate 2-3cm movements to prevent inadvertent damage to the device or patient." our investigation was unable to confirm that the product did not meet specification prior to shipment.The investigation concluded that the product met specification at the time of shipment.At this time, it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.Based on the information provided, it appears that clinical and/or procedural factors have contributed to the event as reported.The patient information is unknown.If there is any further relevant information received, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: ZIPWIRE HYDROPHILIC GUIDEWIRE
• Type of Device: UROLOGICAL CATHETER AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): LAKE REGION MEDICAL; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska MN 88318
• MDR Report Key: 10534411
• MDR Text Key: 206960381
• Report Number: 2126666-2020-00063
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EYA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729761761
• UDI-Public: 08714729761761
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/30/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/15/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: M006630205B1
• Device Catalogue Number: 630-205B
• Device Lot Number: 5754171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/28/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1