MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION DIREXION; CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number 80618

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 12/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).Device evaluated by mfr: the device was returned for evaluation.A stuck guidewire was in the device.The guidewire was attempted to be removed from the catheter; however, the wire would not exit.The devices shaft showed damage in the form of a fracture located 26.5cm from the hub.The fracture looked to be consistent with a tensile force breaking.The inner liner was also buckled.The device was not completely separated, the inner liner was still attached.The device was x-rayed to verify any internal damage that may cause the guidewire sticking.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.

Event Description

Reportable based on device analysis completed on 18feb2022.The target lesion was located in the liver.A direxion catheter-infusion was selected for use.During the procedure, it was noted that the guide wire was stuck by the y valve of the microcatheter and could only be delivered in part of it.The procedure was completed with another of same procedure.No patient complications were reported and patient was stable post procedure.However, device analysis revealed that the shaft showed damage in the form of a fracture located 26.5cm from the hub.

• Brand Name: DIREXION
• Type of Device: CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; two scimed place; maple grove MN 55311
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORK LIMITED; model farm road; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: jay johnson ; two scimed place; maple grove, MN 55311 ; 7634942574
• MDR Report Key: 13722714
• MDR Text Key: 287122946
• Report Number: 2134265-2022-02728
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729839354
• UDI-Public: 08714729839354
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K142259
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 80618
• Device Catalogue Number: 80618
• Device Lot Number: 0027585619
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2021
• 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 Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG