MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR FOGARTY; CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY

Model Number	120805FP
Medical Device Problem Code	Degraded (1153)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The 120805f embolectomy catheter was returned for evaluation.The customer report of holes visible on the balloon was confirmed.Balloon latex appeared deteriorated.Multiple cracks and tears were evident on balloon latex.Leakage was observed through the tears on the balloon.Both balloon windings were intact.Balloon latex was released from proximal winding to check balloon edges at the tears.The edges did not appear to match at the tears.Latex deterioration is a condition usually caused by age, excessive exposure to light, atmosphere, or ozone.Appears on the balloon surface as a maze of fine cracks or crazing.The condition may occur in a small area or cover the entire balloon.Catheter body and stylet were also found kinked near 40cm mark.No other visible damage was observed from catheter body.An engineering evaluation was initiated to assess for any manufacturing-related processes which could be correlated to the complaint.Based on the available information there is no evidence that supports or confirms the failure mode is associated to a manufacturing/design defect.The storage conditions for these catheters are specified in the ifu.A capa was previously initiated and used as reference in the evaluation as it addresses the "balloon - latex deterioration" failure for the embolectomy models with a vascupouch packaging.The capa investigation concluded that the root cause is exposure of latex to ozone, which can happen when the pouch packaged device is stored in rooms with high energy ionizing radiation sources that could generate ozone e.G.Fluoroscopy machines, x ray machines, uv lights, hvac sanitation equipment, etc.The capa resulted into a voluntary field correction action that instructed customers to return any product which has been stored in the same room as high energy ionizing radiation sources which emit ozone.The device history record review was completed and all manufacturing inspections passed with no non conformances.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as a part of the monthly review.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the fogarty embolectomy catheter "balloon was open and deployed" inside the patient and started leaking.Once the balloon was tested outside of the patient holes were visible on the balloon.The catheter was not expired.There was no allegation of patient injury.

• Brand Name: FOGARTY
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco ; *
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES IRVINE; 1 edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: erika bonilla ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614
• MDR Report Key: 21229477
• Report Number: 2015691-2025-00448
• Device Sequence Number: 15525124
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103205220
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103205220(17)240308(11)211208(10)64110624
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193379
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/24/2025

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: 03/08/2024
• Device Model Number: 120805FP
• Device Lot Number: 64110624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/17/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2021
• 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