MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC SMART PORT CT; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	CT75STSD
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Infusion or Flow Problem (2964); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Numbness (2415); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	05/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
An end user reported an issue with a single titanium ct vtx port w silc cath.The patient was experiencing left hand numbness and difficulty infusing through the port; however, the decision was made to explant the device.During removal of the port, only about 5 cm of the catheter was able to be removed.A c-arm view showed the line remained, just inferior to the clavicle.The patient was transferred to ir and had the remaining catheter removed on the same day.It is unknown if the device fractured prior to or during the removal procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An investigation into the root cause for the event is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer's reported complaint description of "the patient was experiencing left hand numbness and difficulty infusing through the port; however, the decision was made to explant the device.During removal of the port, only about 5 cm of the catheter was able to be removed.A c-arm view showed the line remained, just inferior to the clavicle.The patient was transferred to ir and had the remaining catheter removed on the same day.It is unknown if the device fractured prior to or during the removal procedure." cannot be confirmed since no complaint sample was returned.Without receiving product for evaluation, we are unable to definitively determine a root cause for this incident.Device history review of the packaging, assembly and component lots revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.Labeling review: the instructions for use, (16608102-01) which is supplied to the user with this item number, contains the following statements: absence of a blood return or a poor blood return can be a sign of a potential complication such as occlusion, kinking, breakage, pinch-off syndrome, fibrin formation, thrombosis or malposition.This should be evaluated prior to device usage.A blood return should be present prior to usage of device for any therapy or testing.If the patient complains of pain, or if there is swelling when the device is flushed or when medication or contrast media is administered, evaluate the device for infiltration, proper needle placement, and potential complications such as occlusion, kinking, breakage, pinch-off syndrome, thrombosis or malposition.Failure to assess these complaints or observations can lead to device failure.Caution: avoid piercing catheter with suture needle.Contraindications catheter insertion in the subclavian vein medial to the border of the first rib, an area which is associated with higher rates for pinch-off.Potential complications: catheter fragmentation, catheter pinch-off, drug extravasation (leakage).Catheter placement considerations: warning: avoid medial catheter placement into subclavian vein through percutaneous technique.This placement could lead to catheter occlusion, damage, rupture, shearing, or fragmentation due to compression of the catheter between the first rib and clavicle.Catheter shearing has been reported when the catheter is inserted via a more medial route in the subclavian vein.The following statements reference making the catheter connection to the port housing: insert catheter into sheath.Position the distal end of the catheter at the desired location.Peel away sheath while withdrawing it from vessel.Care should be taken not to withdraw catheter as sheath is removed.Catheter position should be confirmed radiographically.Secure catheter in place.Trim proximal end of catheter and advance through subcutaneous tunnel to the port pocket.Attach catheter to the port body.Slide the blue strain relief mechanism over the end of the catheter.The tapered end of the blue strain relief mechanism should point away from the proximal end of the catheter.For optimal results, the proximal end of the catheter should be dry.Slide the trimmed end of the catheter tip onto the stem until the catheter is flush with the stem flanges.Slide the strain relief mechanism over the catheter and onto the stem until it contacts the port body.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SMART PORT CT
• Common Device Name: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 10 glens falls technical park; glens falls NY 12801
• Manufacturer Contact: alexandra invencio ; 26 forest street; marlborough, MA 01752 ; 5086587990
• MDR Report Key: 19793709
• Report Number: 1317056-2024-00113
• Device Sequence Number: 7089007
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787CT75STSD0
• UDI-Public: H787CT75STSD0
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062414
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2024

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: 03/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: CT75STSD
• Device Lot Number: 5776465
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2023
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 223 KG