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

Model Number 11823

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 03/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A review of the device history record, which includes verification of all steps in the manufacturing of the us catheter kit, verification of all final testing performed by/on the us catheter kit, and packaging for subject us catheter kit was performed.The review did not identify any non-conformances, issues or capas associated with us catheter kit function.Device was not returned for additional evaluation and investigation.As additional physical investigation was not performed on the device, a definitive root cause could not be determined for the alleged issue.A supplemental mdr will be sent if/when additional information is received.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).

Event Description

Patient's spouse contacted technical solutions to report that the patient began seeing a new physician recently for pump refills.This physician reportedly performed a catheter dye study about one and a half months ago which showed the pump to be "broken".The patient and their spouse reportedly did not know what caused the dye study to be performed.Technical solutions followed up with a local representative for more information.The agent reported that they had assisted the physician with the catheter dye study and confirmed that the issue is catheter-related.The agent stated that they were unable to aspirate from the cap during the study, and the fluoroscopy was unclear.The physician decided that the patient's pump should be replaced.

• 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: 16831622
• MDR Text Key: 314172324
• Report Number: 3010079947-2023-00038
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810335020099
• UDI-Public: (01)00810335020099(17)190403(10)23077
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/03/2019
• Device Model Number: 11823
• Device Catalogue Number: 11823
• Device Lot Number: 23077
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2017
• 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 Sex: Male