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| Model Number |
H965440400 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Chest Pain (1776); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
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| Date of Event |
12/18/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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On or about on (b)(6) 2023, plaintiff underwent placement of an angiodynamics xcela port product, reference number: h965440400, lot number: 5795892.The device was implanted by (b)(6), do, at (b)(6), for chemotherapy administration.On or about on (b)(6) 2023, plaintiff presented to (b)(6) center with chest pains.As a result, a doppler ultrasound was ordered and later showed a thrombosis at or near the right internal jugular, subclavian, axillary, and/or brachial veins.On or about on (b)(6) 2024, plaintiff was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolus following a ct scan.On or about on (b)(6) 2024, plaintiff's port was removed by dr.(b)(6), md at (b)(6) center.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An investigation into the root cause for the event is currently in progress.The results of the investigation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer's reported complaint description of patient thrombosis/pe cannot be confirmed given the patient centric nature of this serious adverse event (sae).No port device was returned for evaluation.In addition, there was no report of port/catheter device malfunction, damage or performance issue during device use.A device history record (dhr) review of the indicated packaging lot revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.There have been no other reported complaints for the indicated packaging lot for similar thrombosis issue.Labeling review: the direction for use (dfu) that is provided with the port device contains the following statements: contraindications · presence of infection, bacteremia, septicemia or peritonitis.Warnings · the device is to be implanted, used, maintained, and removed in strict accordance with institutional and or centers for disease control (cdc) guidelines or policies.Precautions · carefully read and follow all instructions prior to use.· after implantation and after any treatment via the port, the system should be flushed with normal saline for injection per institutional protocol · if more than one drug is to be administered, between the individual drug applications, flush the system with 5 to 10 ml normal saline for injection to prevent drug interactions · after any infusion, injection or bolus application, the system should be flushed with normal saline for injection or locked with a heparin solution per institutional protocol to prevent thrombotic occlusion of the catheter.Bioflo ports with the pasv valve may be locked with either normal saline or heparinized saline per institutional protocol adverse events · bacteremia · catheter thrombosis · inflammation · infection · implantation site necrosis or infection · thromboembolism · thrombophlebitis · tunnel infection maintenance to help prevent clot formation and catheter blockage, the xcela plus port should be filled with sterile heparinized saline after each use.Xcela plus ports with the pasv valve may be flushed and locked with either normal saline or heparinized saline per institutional protocol.If the port remains unused for long periods of time, the lock should be changed at least once every four weeks.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint continues to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).
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