MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LLC PALINDROME; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED

Model Number	8888145044
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, when the doctor was preparing for the procedure, the packaging of the consumables was opened.The consumables were flushed before the procedure, and a small hole or leak was found on the silicone extension tube (extension tube and bifurcation connection).Saline flush was the cleaning agent used on the device.There was no problem with the luer adapter.Tego was utilized.A set of consumables was replaced with same lot to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient outcome.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: a3a, b5, d9, g3, h3, h6 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.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, when the doctor was preparing for the procedure, the packaging of the consumables was opened.The consumables were flushed before the procedure, and a small hole or leak was found on the silicone extension tube (extension tube and bifurcation connection).It was said that the issue was at venous (blue side) of the extension tube.There was no damage to the external packaging and no damage to the device's box.There were no other defects/damages found on the product aside from the reported issue.Saline flush was the cleaning agent used on the device.There was no problem with the luer adapter.There were no other products being utilized with the device.Tego was utilized.The clamps moved to a new location after each treatment.As a remedial action, a set of consumables was replaced with same product id and lot to complete the procedure at the same day of the event.There was no blood loss, and no blood transfusion was required.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device noted a small pinhole leak in the venous extension tube where it met the luer adapter.The most likely root cause of the observed leak was a sharp instrument contact during use.It was reported that there was a leak or hole on the extension tube at or near the bifurcate/hub.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: PALINDROME
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LLC; 15 hampshire st; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LLC; 15 hampshire st; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 18637625
• Report Number: 3009211636-2024-00052
• Device Sequence Number: 8092915
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521013247
• UDI-Public: 10884521013247
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112477
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/21/2024

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: 07/30/2026
• Device Model Number: 8888145044
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888145044
• Device Lot Number: 2318600197
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2024; 05/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2024; 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2023
• 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 Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose