MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES SKATER ALL-PURPOSE AND NEPHROSTOMY SET LOCKING 8FR X 25CM

Model Number	756608025
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Complications of pulling a pleural drain.Three patients who received a pleural drain 2 of 3.(b)(6) where the pleural drain was pulled in the evening.It was removed according to the pm but could not be removed.The black thin wires were stuck.Left with a drain halfway out.Anesthesiologists or back-up medicine were busy.(b)(4) said we should cut one of two thin black wires.It was still impossible to pull out.In the end we call rtg who can help us.According to their answer, they had to cut open the drain pipes themselves so that the threads became visible and somehow pry/pull so that the threads release.The drain itself is no problem to pull out.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The sample is not available for return.The investigation is currently in progress.A follow-up report will be submitted upon investigation completion.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information provided in h.6.And h.11 a review of the manufacturing and inspection records for this lot cannot be conducted as lot number was not provided.The customer did not return any samples for evaluation.Additionally, no photographic or visual evidence was submitted that would have allowed this allegation to be reviewed.Without the necessary evidence, a thorough investigation cannot be performed.Determining a root cause and corrective action is not possible.No corrective action is required at this point.If the samples are returned at a later date, then this complaint may be reopened for re-evaluation.

• Brand Name: SKATER ALL-PURPOSE AND NEPHROSTOMY SET LOCKING 8FR X 25CM
• Common Device Name: SKATER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek rd; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly mayer ; 1445 flat creek rd; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 19189335
• Report Number: 0001625425-2024-01000
• Device Sequence Number: 15358734
• Product Code: GBO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333217786
• UDI-Public: 00886333217786
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/22/2024

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 Model Number: 756608025
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: Unknown