MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR FOGARTY THRU-LUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER; CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY

Model Number	12TLW805F35
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported, during surgery, the balloon of this embolectomy fogarty catheter lost pressure suddenly.Upon removal, the balloon was found to be ruptured.The issue was solved by replacing the device with a new one.There was no allegation of patient injury.The device was available for evaluation.As per evaluation results, the balloon was found to be ruptured at central area.Latex edges did not appear to match at the ruptured location.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The manufacturing records were reviewed for the lot involved and there is no indication of a related nonconformance.All process parameters were met and inspections passed successfully.One fogarty embolectomy catheter was received by our product evaluation laboratory for a full examination.The report of "balloon was found to be ruptured" was confirmed.As received, the balloon was found to be ruptured at central area.Latex edges did not appear to match at the ruptured location.Both windings were intact.Per the ifu "balloon rupture and catheter separation as a result of excessive pull force applied to remove adherent material are the most frequent causes of reported failures." and "to minimize the risk of vessel damage, balloon rupture, or tip detachment, do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation and pull force for each size catheter.See specification table".On the other hand, through lumen was patent without any leakage or occlusion.No other visible damage or abnormality was observed from catheter body or windings.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Added information to section h6 (type of investigation).Updated section h6 (component code), h6 (investigation findings) and h6 (investigations conclusions).Based on the available information there is no evidence that supports or confirms the failure mode being evaluated to be associated to a manufacturing or design defect.As part of the manufacturing process the units go through balloon and winding inspection process.

• Brand Name: FOGARTY THRU-LUMEN EMBOLECTOMY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, EMBOLECTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR 00610
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR; state rd indus pk 402 km 1.4; anasco PR
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha eveleigh ; 1 edwards way; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492503939
• MDR Report Key: 24018788
• Report Number: 2015691-2026-10287
• Device Sequence Number: 21480414
• Product Code: DXE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103043532
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103043532(17)270304(11)241203(10)66134143
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K240078
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/27/2026

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 Model Number: 12TLW805F35
• Device Lot Number: 66134143
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/05/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/03/2024
• 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
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 60 KG