MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRAUB MEDICAL AG ROTAREX; THROMBECTOMY & ATHERECTOMY

Catalog Number	80237
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Jam (2983); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a recanalization procedure in the superficial femoral artery via common femoral artery through contralateral approach, the catheter adhered to the guidewire was allegedly fully submerged in the bowl of saline when flushed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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 physical sample was returned for evaluation and a catheter was physically investigated.During physical investigation, a catheter was received with a foreign guidewire.The foreign guidewire was stuck in the catheter and had to be pulled out with physical force.The test guidewire passed through the catheter with strong resistance till the metal gearwheel.Even after flushing the catheter would not work properly, the catheter was cut opened, the helix was found heavily clogged with bodily material.A clear root cause could not be identified but a blockage of the catheter 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.
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.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H11: d2b (mcw, dqx).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 recanalization procedure in the superficial femoral artery via common femoral artery through contralateral approach, the catheter adhered to the guidewire was allegedly fully submerged in the bowl of saline when flushed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ROTAREX
• 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: 21661104
• Report Number: 3008439199-2025-00046
• Device Sequence Number: 8647348
• Product Code: MCW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640142810582
• UDI-Public: (01)07640142810582(17)270628(10)242019
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K211738
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 80237
• Device Lot Number: 242019
• 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: 02/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2025
• 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 Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 46 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White