MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR HI-TORQUE STEELCORE 18 GUIDE WIRE (MDD)

Catalog Number	1003282
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Difficult to Advance (2920)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents from this lot.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to the operational context of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the procedure was to treat a stenosed lesion in the aorta.The hi-torque (ht) steelcore 18 guide wire was attempted to be advanced when it was noted that the tip became fractured inside the catheter which possibly was kinked.Unknown if the tip separated into two pieces since the entire guide wire and catheter were removed from the anatomy intact.Another ht steelcore guide wire was used to complete the procedure.There was no adverse patient effect and there was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: HI-TORQUE STEELCORE 18 GUIDE WIRE (MDD)
• Common Device Name: GUIDE WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 2024168; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 18567768
• Report Number: 2024168-2024-01067
• Device Sequence Number: 15576240
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648013959
• UDI-Public: 08717648013959
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K982876
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/23/2024

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: 07/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 1003282
• Device Lot Number: 3081761
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2023
• 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 Age: 44 DA
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 4 KG