MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC. PROMETRA PROGRAMMABLE PUMP; IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP

Model Number 11827

Device Problem Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182)

Patient Problems Chills (2191); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 01/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pending completion of device analysis and review of device history record.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).

Event Description

Agent contacted technical solutions to report a pump replacement due to under infusion volume discrepancy.For the first alleged volume discrepancy, the expected volume was 4ml and the actual aspirated volume was 12ml.A week later, another under infusion was observed with the expected volume being 3.2ml and the actual aspirated volume being 12ml.A dye study was performed on this day, confirming that the catheter was patent.The next day, the patient had reported experiencing chills and withdrawal symptoms.The physician decided to replace the patient's pump.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was returned for additional evaluation and investigation.A review of the device history record, which includes verification of all steps in the manufacturing of the pump, verification of all final testing performed by/on the pump, verification of sterilization, and packaging for subject pump was performed.The review did not identify any non-conformances, issues or capas associated with pump function.Additional physical investigation was performed on the device, confirming the alleged issue.Visual inspection of the pump did not find any anomaly with the pump's exterior.Operation of the pump reservoir function was checked by filling the reservoir with 20 ml of sterile water for injection (swi) and allowing the reservoir's pressure to return the fluid into the syringe.The reservoir was refilled and the cap was flushed with 5 ml of swi.A demand bolus of 0.300 mg with a 1.00 mg/ml concentration over 16 minutes was programmed with a programmer.The pump was able to prime at ambient temperature, but not at 37°c.The pump was programmed with a 1.994 mg daily dose multi-rate flow test over a 24-hour time period at 37°c for 1 day.The dispensed volume was 0 ml (0%) of the expected volume.This does not meet the design specification.This behavior is indicative of a pump that may fall under the scope of capa 00065.Continued analysis will be required to determine the root cause of the issue.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: PROMETRA PROGRAMMABLE PUMP
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE INFUSION PUMP
• Manufacturer (Section D): FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC.; 500 international drive; suite 200; mount olive NJ 07828
• Manufacturer (Section G): FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC.; 120 forbes blvd; suite 170; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: james bennett ; 500 international drive; suite 200; mount olive, NJ 07828 ; 9734269229
• MDR Report Key: 14163691
• MDR Text Key: 289699051
• Report Number: 3010079947-2022-00075
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810335020082
• UDI-Public: (01)00810335020082(10)19908(17)161125
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P080012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/25/2016
• Device Model Number: 11827
• Device Catalogue Number: 11827
• Device Lot Number: 19908
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/04/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2014
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male