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Medtronic received information that prior to the implant of this transcatheter bioprosthetic valve, while loading the valve, the handle of the delivery catheter system (dcs) broke.The portion with the arrows on it where the handle snaps in place cracked down the seam.The dcs was not used and a new dcs was used for implant.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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This report is being submitted as part of remediation activities associated with capa 643143, addressing mdr reporting guidance from the fda¿s 1995 preamble, which ensures complaints related to corrections and recalls previously reported to the fda under 21 cfr 806 are now reported as mdrs; this is not a new malfunction/event.Product analysis: upon receipt of the suspect complaint delivery catheter system (dcs) at medtronic's quality laboratory, the dcs was received with the handle components detached from the dcs, the capsule was partially opened, and the end cap/screw gear snap fit connected.Visual analysis showed the tip-retrieval mechanism, inner member shaft, and spindle hub appeared intact with no evidence of damage.During functional testing, the trigger moved to fully advanced and retracted positions and locked in place when released.Tab 4 of the male actuator component had a hairline fracture at the point where the tab protrudes from the deployment knob and tab 3 of the male actuator component appeared to be hinging inward.Conclusion: the device history record was reviewed and showed this product met all manufacturing specifications for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.The device was returned for analysis with the handle components detached from the dcs; thus, confirming the reported event.Actuator separation is typically associated with broken or damaged snap fit tabs, either one tab or both, which hold the handle together.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.
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