MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 1012278-30

Device Problems Off-Label Use (1494); Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 06/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that this was a procedure, performed to treat a target lesion in the lower extremity.The unspecified trek dilatation catheter was used; however, during removal, the balloon separated.Three snare devices were used to remove the separated segment and pull it into the sheath.The sheath and separated balloon segment were removed.The sheath was replaced and the procedure was continued and completed without any additional issues.There was no adverse patient sequela or a clinically significant delay.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record and complaint history of the reported lot could not be conducted because the part and lot numbers were not provided.It was reported that the procedure was performed to treat a target lesion in the lower extremity.It should be noted the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), trek rx global, instruction for use (ifu) states: the trek rx coronary dilatation catheters are indicated for: balloon dilatation of the stenotic portion of a coronary artery or bypass graft stenosis.In this case, it is unknown if the ifu violation contributed to the reported compliant.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported complaint since limited information was provided and the device was not returned for analysis.However, factors that can contribute to difficult to remove/resistance post-inflation include, but are not limited to, the balloon not being fully deflated prior to removing the device, loose balloon folds, challenging anatomy, guiding catheter lumen obstructions, kinks, bends or, procedural technique.Furthermore, it is possible that since resistance was encountered during removal, the balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) became damaged and subsequently the balloon separated.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.D9, h3: device not available for evaluation.G2: report source - no distributor.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported balloon separation was not confirmed; however, it is likely that the separation noted at the inner and outer member distal to the guide wire exit notch is what was perceived as the reported separation.The reported difficulty removing the device could not be replicated in a testing environment due to the device condition.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty removing the device; however, the reported separation and unexpected medical intervention appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.Factors that can contribute to difficult to remove/resistance post-inflation include, but are not limited to, the balloon not being fully deflated prior to removing the device, loose balloon folds, challenging anatomy, guiding catheter lumen obstructions, kinks, bends or, procedural technique.Furthermore, it is likely that since resistance was encountered during removal, the (b)(6)became caught on the anatomy and/or accessory device and subsequently the balloon separated.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.D9, h3 - device available for evaluation.H6: type of investigation code 4114 - removed.

• Brand Name: TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR COSTA RICA, REG # 3009564766; 52 calle 3 b31 coyol free zone; el coyol alajuela ; CS
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 14811405
• MDR Text Key: 294859475
• Report Number: 2024168-2022-06855
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648138744
• UDI-Public: 08717648138744
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FI
• PMA/PMN Number: K103110
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 1012278-30
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012278-30
• Device Lot Number: 01001G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2020
• 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