MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FLOWONIX MEDICAL, INC. INTRATHECAL CATHETER

Model Number 11823

Device Problems Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182); Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 08/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record, which includes verification of all steps in the manufacturing of the catheter kit and sub assembly, verification of all final testing performed by/on the catheter kit and sub assembly, verification of sterilization, and packaging for subject catheter kit and sub assembly was performed.The review did not identify any non-conformances, issues or capas associated with catheter kit and sub assembly function.Device was not returned.Agent stated that the physician does not know why the catheter migrated.Per the instructions for use of the device, catheter migration is a known possible risk of use of the device.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).

Event Description

Physician contacted technical solutions to report an underinfusion volume discrepancy.It was reported that the patient had been complaining about a lack of pain relief since the time of their last refill.When the volume discrepancy was observed, the full refill volume was pulled out of the pump.A catheter revision was later performed which identified that the patient's catheter had migrated.A new catheter was placed.

• Brand Name: INTRATHECAL CATHETER
• Type of Device: INTRATHECAL CATHETER
• 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: 15710697
• MDR Text Key: 302826821
• Report Number: 3010079947-2022-00202
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810335020099
• UDI-Public: (01)00810335020099(17)200112(10)24089
• 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
• Report Date: 10/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/12/2020
• Device Model Number: 11823
• Device Catalogue Number: 11823
• Device Lot Number: 24089
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2018
• 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: Female