MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3 SUPPORT GUIDECATHETER; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number	RFX072-115-08MP
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Confusion/ Disorientation (2553); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)
Date of Event	10/13/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received a report regarding an allergy to the navien catheter.The patient was undergoing stent concomitant coil embolization in the left ica.It was noted the patient's vessel tortuosity was moderate.It was reported that navien 6fr, phenom17 x 2, and scepter c 4mm x 10mm were used during stent concomitant coil embolization for left internal carotid artery-posterior communicating artery bifurcation aneurysm.In addition, a headway21 was inserted from the ipsilateral side for stenting, and the procedure was successfully completed with stent coil, but later an allergy was developed.There were seizures and visual hallucinations.No inflammation.There was a request for an investigation because the catheter's hydrophilic coating might have had an effect.The preparation of the device followed the instructions in the package insert.The catheter was flushed as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).Ancillary devices include a headway21, phenom17 x 2, and scepter c 4mm x 10mm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Healthcare professional information not available due to privacy laws.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.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received reported the patient exhibited symptoms of convulsions and visual hallucinations which is leading them to think its a allergic reactions the hydrophilic coating.There were no device issues with the navien or phenom catheters during use.
Additional 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.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.
Additional 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.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.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received reported that there was no additional treatment or prolongation of hospitalization.
Additional 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.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.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received reported that the procedure was successfully completed with stent coil, but later an allergy was dev eloped.There were seizures and visual hallucinations.No inflammation.There was a request for an investigation because the catheter's hydrophilic coating might have had an effect.

• Brand Name: SUPPORT GUIDECATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 9775 toledo way; irvine, CA 92618 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 15886955
• Report Number: 2029214-2022-02019
• Device Sequence Number: 5099904
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847536000032
• UDI-Public: 00847536000032
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110055
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/22/2024
• Device Model Number: RFX072-115-08MP
• Device Catalogue Number: RFX072-115-08MP
• Device Lot Number: B342821
• 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: 11/28/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2022; 01/05/2023; 01/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2022; 01/12/2023; 01/17/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Female