MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRAUB MEDICAL AG ASPIREX GUIDEWIRE 0.018 4/320CM ANGLED; THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY

Catalog Number	80235
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thrombectomy and atherectomy procedure, the guidewire was allegedly broken and separated into two parts.It was further reported that the separated part of the guidewire was removed using snare device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.However, an image was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the sample was returned for evaluation and the guide wire was only physically investigated.The guide wire was found broken at 76.5 cm from the tip of it.The break of the guide wire can be result of blockage or aspiration of very thick thrombotic material that results in catheter overheating, moving together with the guide wire, guide wire overheating and break.A clear root cause could not be identified but a broken guide wire represents a known inherent risk.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a thrombectomy and atherectomy procedure, the guidewire was allegedly broken and separated into two parts.It was further reported that the separated part of the guidewire was removed using snare device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ASPIREX GUIDEWIRE 0.018 4/320CM ANGLED
• Common Device Name: THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRAUB MEDICAL AG; straubstrasse 12; ch-7323; wangs SG 73 23; SZ SG 7323
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 20061962
• Report Number: 3008439199-2024-00144
• Device Sequence Number: 8662836
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640142810261
• UDI-Public: (01)07640142810261
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/02/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 80235
• Device Lot Number: 921101401
• 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: 08/01/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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