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

Model Number	CT80STPD-VI
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
Date of Event	08/17/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
On or about (b)(6) 2018, plaintiff underwent port replacement due to the development of a port-related thrombosis.The procedure was performed by dr.(b)(6), m.D., at (b)(6) hospital in (b)(6).Plaintiff had an angiodynamics smartport product, reference number ct80ctpdvi, implanted.
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 experienced thrombosis cannot be confirmed due to the patient centric nature of the serious adverse event (sae).No port or catheter tubing product was returned to angiodynamics for evaluation since there was no reported port device malfunction or performance issue, just patient sae of thrombosis.Thrombosis is cautioned in the device dfu as potential complication for an implanted port system.Device history record review of the packaging/assembly/component lots revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.Labeling review: the instructions for use (14608102-01) which is supplied to the user with this catalog number, contains the following statements: warnings - 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.Precautions · for peripheral placement, irritation to the vein, resulting in postoperative thrombophlebitis, has been associated with guidewire and introducer insertion.· when using percutaneous introducers: to avoid blood vessel damage, do not allow the percutaneous introducer sheath to remain indwelling in the blood vessel without the internal support of a catheter or dilator.· if more than one drug is to be administered, between the individual drug applications, flush the system with 5 to 10 ml normal saline for injection to prevent drug interactions.· after any infusion, injection or bolus application, the system should be flushed with normal saline for injection or locked with a heparin solution per institutional protocol to prevent thrombotic occlusion of the catheter.Potential complications: use of an angiodynamics port system involves potential risks normally associated with the insertion or use of any implanted device or indwelling catheter including but not limited to: these complications are well documented in literature and should be considered when a venous access device is utilized.Air embolism clot formation fibrin sheath infection inflammation thromboembolism thrombophlebitis thrombosis 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: 20461268
• Report Number: 1317056-2024-00180
• Device Sequence Number: 12969411
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787CT80STPDVI1
• UDI-Public: H787CT80STPDVI1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062414
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2018
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/20/2024

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CT80STPD-VI
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Female