MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Catalog Number	10302804
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported the device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported an issue with a dialysis with bioflo chronic dialysis catheter.It was reported air was entered into the blood system through a hole in the plastic transparent artery tube under the clamp.The device was removed and replaced.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or harm because of this incident.
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 hole in the extension tubing cannot be confirmed, no sample was returned.Without receiving product for evaluation, we are unable to definitively determine a root cause for this incident.It was reported that the hole was small and located near/under the clamp.Damage to tubing from clamp is potential contributing factor for this type of failure mode, i.E.Repeated opening/closing in same location.Dhr review of the shr packaging/assembly lots revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.Labeling review: the following is provided as a reference from dfu : warnings: in the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps and precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and remove catheter.Use of excessive pull force on the catheter may cause the suture wing to detach from the bifurcate.Do not use acetone on any part of the catheter tubing.Exposure to this agent may cause catheter damage.Do not use sharp instruments near the extension tubing or catheter lumen.Do not use scissors to remove dressing.Catheter will be damaged if clamps other than what is provided with this kit are used.Clamping of the tubing repeatedly in the same location may weaken tubing.Avoid clamping near the luers and hub of the catheter.Examine catheter lumen and extensions before and after each treatment for damage.Repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.If luer lock connectors are cleansed with a cleansing solution, allow the solution to dry fully before applying catheter end caps.Tape end caps between treatments to safeguard them against accidental removal.Note: endexo technology is intended to reduce catheter-related thrombus, and is not intended to treat or eliminate existing thrombus.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).

• Brand Name: BIOFLO DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls, ny 12801 NY 12801
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587805
• MDR Report Key: 15412073
• Report Number: 1317056-2022-00106
• Device Sequence Number: 6744795
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965103028041
• UDI-Public: H965103028041
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131260
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2022

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 Catalogue Number: 10302804
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/17/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Sex: Unknown