MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS EXODUS DRAINAGE CATHETER; BILIARY (GENERAL) (NEPHOSTROMY) DRAINAGE CATHETER,,

Catalog Number	10522
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device has yet to be returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.An investigation into the root cause for product problem is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
An angiodynamics territory manager reported an issue with an exodus multipurpose drainage catheter.Post procedure, the patient went for a scan and the ct technician noticed that the drain was not holding suction.The doctor then noticed that the hub was cracked.Ultimately, the drain was replaced with a new one.The patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention as a result of this incident.It was indicated the reported device is available for return to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Returned for evaluation was a 12f exodus drainage catheter and 1 unopened 10f drainage catheter.As received, the opened drainage catheter hub was cracked.The drainage catheter was contained with bio material inside and out.Exodus drainage catheters are a purchased device from supplier/contract manufacturer freudenberg medical.Freudenberg has been notified via scar004263 for sample evaluation and dhr review of supplier lot.As per scar004275 results from freudenberg medical, visual review confirmed that the hub body was cracked.The unopened samples were evaluated for dimensions and torque.A torque test was conducted on the hub body using the mating component to try to simulate the failure mode.The torque ranged from 16-20 in-lbs with the failure mode of being stripped threads on the luer fitting.There were zero failures for hub cracking.The hub crack failure mode could not be duplicated and root cause cannot be determined.The customer's reported complaint description is confirmed, however the rott cause of the event could not be determined.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported 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.Labeling review: the instructions for use which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number states, "warnings: do not use this catheter with alcohol.Placing a 10 french or larger catheter as the primary drain before formation of a tract may be difficult in some patients.In these patients, the initial biliary drainage should be started with a smaller (8 french) catheter until a suitable tract allows placement of a larger catheter.Where long-term use is indicated, it is recommended that indwelling time not exceed 90 days.This catheter should be evaluated by the physician on or before 90 days post placement." labeling review: directions for use (dfu) aw1005142-01 states the following: caution: all connections must be secure and airtight.Perform inspections of the catheter and connections regularly.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EXODUS DRAINAGE CATHETER
• Common Device Name: BILIARY (GENERAL) (NEPHOSTROMY) DRAINAGE CATHETER,,
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• MDR Report Key: 11339863
• Report Number: 1317056-2021-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 11895236
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965105221
• UDI-Public: H965105221
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152069
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/19/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 10522
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 80 YR