MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR NC TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1012447-06

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

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

Event Date 10/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that following prepping and flushing the device, the yellow protective sheath of the 2.5x6.0mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) could not be removed.The device was not used and there was no patient involvement.A 2.50x15mm nc trek bdc was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual, dimensional and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported difficulty removing the protective sheath was confirmed.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 incidents and/or complaints from this lot.It was reported that the bdc was prepped prior to the sheath being removed.It should be noted that the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), nc trek rx, global, instructions for use (ifu) states: complete the following steps to prepare the nc trek rx coronary dilatation catheter for use: slide the protective sheath off the balloon prior to performing air aspiration.In this case, it is unknown if the violation of the ifu caused or contributed to the reported complaint.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty removing the protective sheath.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: NC TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 12781290
• MDR Text Key: 284382701
• Report Number: 2024168-2021-10177
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648151736
• UDI-Public: 08717648151736
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RP
• PMA/PMN Number: K103153
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/27/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 1012447-06
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012447-06
• Device Lot Number: 90628G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/19/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/09/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/27/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2019
• 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