MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES CHAMELEON; CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number CH08-40-75US

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, the scrub tech was removing the protective sleeve from the catheter and it got stuck on the shaft and when the tech was pulling it off, it ripped/broke the catheter shaft distal end into two.The doctor had switched to competitor's balloon.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, while removing the protective sleeve from the catheter on the back table by the scrub tech, it got stuck on the shaft.When the tech was pulling it off and was not using excessive force, it ripped/broke the catheter shaft distal end into two.The doctor had switched to competitor's balloon on the same day of the event.The procedure was completed.It was stated that there was no damage to the device¿s box or packaging.Nothing unusual observed on the device aside from the reported issue.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: b5, g3 medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the images depict the catheter shaft ripped/broke at the distal end into two.It was reported that there was detachment of another component.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection of the photo showed the catheter to exhibit a dimensional failure.It was reported that there was detachment of a component, and there was an issue removing the balloon protector.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause was determined to be manufacturing related.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, while removing the protective sleeve from the catheter on the back table by the scrub tech, it got stuck on the shaft.When the tech was pulling it off and was not using excessive force, it ripped/broke the catheter shaft distal end into two.The doctor had switched to competitor's balloon on the same day of the event.The procedure was completed.It was stated that there was no damage to the device¿s box or packaging.Nothing unusual observed on the device aside from the reported issue.The catheter was not repaired, no leak, no luer adapter issue and regular prep performed on the insertion site.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: CHAMELEON
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; 21 habarzel street; tel-aviv 67770 16; IS 6777016
• Manufacturer (Section G): AV MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; 21 habarzel street; tel-aviv 67770 16; IS 6777016
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view,mn, CO 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 12551222
• MDR Text Key: 281608551
• Report Number: 3011144059-2021-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07290016745047
• UDI-Public: 07290016745047
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K170635
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/02/2022
• Device Model Number: CH08-40-75US
• Device Catalogue Number: CH08-40-75US
• Device Lot Number: 22001417
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male