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A territory manager reported an end user experienced an issue when using an exodus multipurpose, drainage catheter, 8f, 25 cm, std loop.It was reported the patient's drainage catheter was cracked, requiring removal and replacement.The drain had been placed in the right posterior flank.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or harm as a result of this incident.
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The customer's reported complaint description of (hub cracked) cannot be confirmed as the device was not returned for evaluation.Without receiving product for evaluation, we are unable to definitively determine a root cause for this incident.Exposure to alcohol and/or handling damage to hub during use is potential contributing factor.Dfu states to avoid use of alcohol with the exodus drainage catheter.Device history record review of the packaging shr lots revealed no quality related issues at the time of distribution.No scar or supplier notification is warranted since no complaint sample was returned for evaluation and a supplier manufacturing non-conformance could not be confirmed.In addition, freudenberg medical is no longer the contract manufacturer of the exodus drainage catheter device for angiodynamics.Labeling review: the directions for use (aw1006977-01) which is supplied to the end user with this device states: indications for use / intended use exodus array multipurpose drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid or air in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, e.G., abscesses, cysts, pneumothoraces, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses and mediastinal collections.Exodus nuance* nephrostomy drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid collections in the urinary system.Exodus believe biliary drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of the biliary tree.Warnings: · do not use catheter for gastrostomy procedures/feeding tube.Exposure to gastric juices may damage the catheter.· do not place catheter into the vascular system.· do not expose this catheter to alcohol, as it may damage the hydrophilic coating and the catheter.Potential complications/adverse events: · catheter break/fracture · catheter dislodgement note: where long-term use is indicated, it is recommended that indwelling time not exceed 90 days.This catheter should be evaluated by the physician on or before 90 days post-placement.Caution: all connections must be secure and airtight.Perform inspections of the catheter and connections regularly.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.(b)(4).
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