MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC TUFTEX OVER-THE-WIRE EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER

Model Number	1651-44
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We have received the complaint device for evaluation.We observed an inflated balloon in this catheter and the distal ligature has slipped above the skive hole.As a result, the balloon failed to deflate.We observed an excessive stretching of the catheter lumen.The total length of the catheter lumen was measured to be 46.5 cm.The initial report stated that the malfunction occurred during the pre-use check.However, based on the condition we received this device, this device appeared to have been used in the patient.Our review of the lot history records for this lot did not find any discrepancies either in the manufacturing or packaging process that could be related to this incident.Further, we have not received any other complaints of a similar nature for devices from this lot.As part of our manufacturing process, a 100% balloon and winding inspection are performed on each of the manufactured products.Our ifu properly identifies the risks associated with the use of the tuftex over-the-wire embolectomy catheter to its users.To minimize the risk of vessel damage, balloon rupture, or tip detachment, the maximum recommended inflation volume and pull force for the catheter should not be exceeded.The arterial embolectomy catheter is not recommended for the removal of fibrous, adherent, or calcified material (e.G.Chronic clot, atherosclerotic plaque).This catheter is not designed to withstand the additional pull force needed to remove these materials.We have sent a list of follow-up questions to the hospital but have not yet received a response despite our repeated attempts.
Event or Problem Description
The balloon of the tuftex over-the-wire embolectomy catheter failed to deflate during the pre-use check.So, the surgeon used another catheter for the procedure.

• Brand Name: TUFTEX OVER-THE-WIRE EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC; 63 second ave; burlington MA 01803
• Manufacturer (Section G): LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC.; 63 second ave; burlington MA 01803
• Manufacturer Contact: pragya thikey ; 63 second ave; burlington, MA 01803 ; 7812212266
• MDR Report Key: 13120320
• Report Number: 1220948-2021-00122
• Device Sequence Number: 4517644
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840663100675
• UDI-Public: 00840663100675
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022145
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/30/2021

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 Model Number: 1651-44
• Device Catalogue Number: 1651-44
• Device Lot Number: OTW4801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown