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

Model Number	11823
Medical Device Problem Codes	Insufficient Flow or Under Infusion (2182); Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
Date of Event	02/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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 discarded and was not returned for additional evaluation and investigation.As additional investigation was not able to be performed, a definitive root cause of the alleged issue could not be determined.Per the instructions for use of the device, catheter occlusions are known possible risks of use of the device.Internal complaint number: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Patient tracking received a tracking form in the mail reporting a catheter revision surgery.The reason for revision was a catheter occlusion.The revised catheter was discarded.Additional communication with the agent covering the issue confirmed that an underinfusion volume discrepancy was observed, the expected volume being 5ml and the actual aspirated volume being 19ml.The patient also alleged a decrease in therapy.A catheter dye study was performed, which identified the catheter occlusion.

• Brand Name: INTRATHECAL CATHETER
• Common Device Name: 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: 16931073
• Report Number: 3010079947-2023-00043
• Device Sequence Number: 17822506
• Product Code: LKK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810335020099
• UDI-Public: (01)00810335020099(17)171015(10)21223
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P080012
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/12/2023

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/15/2017
• Device Model Number: 11823
• Device Catalogue Number: 11823
• Device Lot Number: 21223
• 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: 05/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2015
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female