MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC ILLUMISITE; SYSTEM, X-RAY, TOMOGRAPHY, COMPUTED

Model Number ILS-1800-KT

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 08/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during the procedure, on the 3rd and 4th sample collection, upon removing the forceps from the extended working channel (ewc), the team noticed some semi-translucent, hair like fibers with the sample.Successfully completed the procedure using the new kit with no further difficulties.The physician was able to complete the electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (enb) portion of the case.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the unit had a catheter lining that had exposed fibers.Additionally, the shaft of the extended working chanel (ewc) kinked.It was reported that there was string-like fiber present that appeared to be from the extended working channel.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: do not attempt to rotate or move the extended working channel when it is secured in the bronchoscope adapter as damage to the extended working channel may occur.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ILLUMISITE
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, X-RAY, TOMOGRAPHY, COMPUTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC; 161 cheshire lane, suite 100; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP - SUPERDIMENSION INC; 161 cheshire lane, suite 100; plymouth MN 55441
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 15285497
• MDR Text Key: 305288828
• Report Number: 3004962788-2022-00071
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JAK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521723818
• UDI-Public: 10884521723818
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K191394
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ILS-1800-KT
• Device Catalogue Number: ILS-1800-KT
• Device Lot Number: 521869
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1