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); Material Deformation (2976); Device Fell (4014)

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

Event Date 11/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

According to the reporter, intra-operatively, during preparation of the device in vitro, the tech did take off balloon protective sleeve/cover before the pin, lot of resistance encountered, excessive force used, and the balloon snapped near the exit port making the balloon unusable for the procedure.There was a bend at the distal end of the device¿s shaft, the bend was noticed in the packaging and they were not sure if the bend was present prior to removing the pin.A competitor¿s balloon was used on the same day/case by the doctor in the defective balloon¿s place, the procedure was completed, no other problems encountered and the angioplasty was successful.The device was not repaired, no leak, and no luer adapter issue.The box and the packaging were not damaged.There was no patient injury.

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 the images depict the surgeon holding the balloon disengaged from the catheter.It was reported that there was detachment of the balloon and there was a kink at the distal end of the shaft.The reported issues were 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

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 conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the catheter was found to exhibit a mechanical or dimensional failure.It was reported that there was an issue removing the balloon protector, there was detachment of the balloon and there was a kink at the distal end of the shaft.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.

Event Description

According to the reporter, intra-operatively, during preparation of the device in vitro, the tech did take off balloon protective sleeve/cover before the pin, lot of resistance encountered, excessive force used, and the balloon snapped near the exit port making the balloon unusable for the procedure.There was a bend at the distal end of the device¿s shaft, the bend was unnoticed in the packaging and they were not sure if the bend was present prior to removing the pin.A competitor¿s balloon was used on the same day/case by the doctor in the defective balloon¿s place, the procedure was completed, no other problems encountered and the angioplasty was successful.The device was not repaired, no leak, tego was not utilized and no luer adapter issue.The box and the packaging were not damaged.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: 12945687
• MDR Text Key: 286449060
• Report Number: 3011144059-2021-00008
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/23/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/25/2022
• Device Model Number: CH08-40-75US
• Device Catalogue Number: CH08-40-75US
• Device Lot Number: 22001061
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2023
• 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