MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER; VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Model Number	11403002
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/17/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the reported device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of gold tip detached from fiber was not confirmed; no fiber sample was returned.Without receiving a complaint sample for evaluation a definitive root cause cannot be determined.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.During the manufacturing process, the disposable fiber device receives a 100% inspection and an aql inspection in which the quality of the fiber strip is inspected.Labeling review: the instructions for use which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number contains the following statement "prior to and during use, avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing, or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a diameter of 20cm" and "pull the sheath back and lock it to the sheath-lok fitting." a review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A sonographer reported an issue with a nevertouch 65cm kit.During a procedure, the fiber was used for a two site ablation.After the first ablation was completed, the laser was removed to be gently wiped before reinserting.While wiping the tip, it detached.The procedure was completed with another same device and the patient did not experience any adverse effects, harm, or require medical intervention as a result of this incident.

• Brand Name: VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER
• Common Device Name: VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587805
• MDR Report Key: 14517708
• Report Number: 1319211-2022-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 12138144
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787114030020
• UDI-Public: H787114030020
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171921
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/26/2022

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 Expiration Date: 03/31/2025
• Device Model Number: 11403002
• Device Catalogue Number: 11403002
• Device Lot Number: 5727028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2022
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female