MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR FOGARTY ARTERIAL EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER; FOGARTY EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER

Model Number	120404FP
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the balloon of a fogarty catheter, model 120404fp, had holes in it.There was no allegation of patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Our product evaluation lab received one 120404fp from the lot 63883293.The balloon latex appeared deteriorated and discolored.Multiple cracks and a tear were evident on balloon latex.Leakage was observed through the tear.The balloon latex was released from the proximal windings to check the edges at the tear and did not appear to match.Latex deterioration is a condition usually caused by age, excessive exposure to light, atmosphere, or ozone.It appears on the balloon surface as a maze of fine cracks or crazing.The condition may occur in a small area or cover the entire balloon.No other visible damage was observed from the catheter body or balloon windings.A device history record review was completed and documented that the device met all specifications upon distribution.The customer report of holes in the balloon was confirmed.An engineering evaluation has been initiated to assess for any manufacturing-related processes which could be correlated to the complaint.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An engineering evaluation was initiated to assess for any manufacturing-related processes which could be correlated to the complaint.The storage conditions for these catheters are specified in the ifu.A product risk assessment addresses balloons with fragmentations for embolectomy catheters, and a capa to address this issue is currently in its implementation phase.The capa investigation concluded that the root cause is exposure of latex to ozone, which can happen when the pouch packaged device is stored in rooms with high energy ionizing radiation sources that could generate ozone e.G.Fluoroscopy machines, x ray machines, uv lights, hvac sanitation equipment, etc.As a result, fca 90905 was voluntarily initiated instructing customers to return any product which has been stored in the same room as high energy ionizing radiation sources which emit ozone.

• Brand Name: FOGARTY ARTERIAL EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOGARTY EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer Contact: jessica atallah ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492500294
• MDR Report Key: 16242491
• Report Number: 2015691-2023-10358
• Device Sequence Number: 6306901
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103205107
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103205107(17)231014(11)210715(10)63883293
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Remedial Action: Other,Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/07/2023

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 Expiration Date: 10/14/2023
• Device Model Number: 120404FP
• Device Catalogue Number: 120404FP
• Device Lot Number: 63883293
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/14/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/15/2021
• 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