MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PERFUSION SYSTEMS EOPA ARTERIAL CANNULA; CATHETER, CANNULA AND TUBING, VASCULAR, CARDIO

Model Number	77424
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information that during use of this eopa arterial cannula, the customer reported that there was a leakage at the cannula mandrel when removing the cannula guide.The device was replaced to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects as a result of this issue.Additional information: the cannula was not heated prior to use.The customer stated that a blood transfusion was not required as a result of the leak.The exact amount of blood lost as a result of the leak could not be provided but the customer stated that it was "a little bit".It was noted that this is never the case with 22fr cannulas, but sometimes with 24fr.The white guide does not fit into the red cap on the 22fr but the guide fits into the 24fr.It was reported that the cannula was intact but the red cap was not tight around white mandrel.Blood leakage at the time of cannulation.Cannula must be clamped to remove the mandrel and avoid blood spillage.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation summary: visual inspection shows no outward signs of any damage.The leak test performed, hemostasis cap to provide water seal with 5 ml leak in 30 sec at 80 mmhg (1.5 psi) head height.The hemostasis cap/dilator interface did not leak greater than the 5 ml as per the test protocol.Device will be sent to the supplier for dimensional analysis.Conclusion: after investigation at medtronic and viant, complaint is unconfirmed for leaking from the mandrel when removing the cannula introducer.There was no observed damage to the device and performance testing indicated that the device functions as intended.It is unknown what may have caused this occurrence.Review of the device history record found no abnormalities during manufacturing that would cause or contribute to the reported event.Complaints received from november 2020 through (b)(6) 2022 for similar model numbers were reviewed and showed no trends warranting escalation related to this occurrence.This investigation was completed with the information that was provided, if additional information is received, this investigation will be reopened if deemed necessary.There were no adverse patient effects as a result of this incidence.Medtronic has made its supplier aware and will continue to monitor for future occurrences and trends per the product quality meetings procedure.This regulatory report is being submitted as part of a retrospective review and remediation per d00953163 as part of a capa action.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.

• Brand Name: EOPA ARTERIAL CANNULA
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, CANNULA AND TUBING, VASCULAR, CARDIO
• Manufacturer (Section D): PERFUSION SYSTEMS; 7611 northland dr; brooklyn park MN 55428
• Manufacturer (Section G): PERFUSION SYSTEMS; 7611 northland dr; brooklyn park MN 55428
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 17245622
• Report Number: 2184009-2023-00746
• Device Sequence Number: 15161223
• Product Code: DWF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000135645
• UDI-Public: 00763000135645
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K031037
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/03/2023

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 Model Number: 77424
• Device Catalogue Number: 77424
• Device Lot Number: 2021020266
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/01/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2021
• 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