MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3 ECHELON; CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH

Model Number	190-5091-150
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continuation of d10: product id 103-0606-200 (b610703); product type: ; implant date n/a; explant date n/a medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information regarding an avigo guidewire that had resistance/was stuck in the echelon 10 micro catheter.It was reported that the devices were prepared and catheter was flushed as indicated in the instructions for use (ifu).The echelon 10 microcatheter was carefully removed from the retainer hoop and flushed.It was inserted in the rhv and the avigo guidewire was immediately inserted.The guidewire was advanced until the middle segment of the catheter, where resistance was felt and the avigo did not continue advancing through the catheter.The surgeon tried to remove the guidewire but it was stuck in the catheter.The whole system was removed and replaced for the procedure.  subsequently, the guidewire was forcefully extracted from the microcatheter in vitro and broke; it was observed that a part had separated from the primary wire.No patient information was reported and the guidewire break occurred outside the patient's body.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received that vessel tortuosity was normal.No patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.The patient discharged.The guidewire was able to pass the catheter hub.The avigo was stuck inside and there is a resistance felt.The guidewire tip was not shaped.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: ECHELON
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer (Section G): MICRO THERAPEUTICS, INC. DBA EV3; 9775 toledo way; irvine CA 92618
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 9775 toledo way; irvine, CA 92618 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 21322691
• Report Number: 2029214-2025-00311
• Device Sequence Number: 18263981
• Product Code: KRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00847536006294
• UDI-Public: 00847536006294
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RP
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093750
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/04/2025

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: 02/27/2026
• Device Model Number: 190-5091-150
• Device Catalogue Number: 190-5091-150
• Device Lot Number: B698438
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2025
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11...
• Patient Sex: Unknown