MAUDE Adverse Event Report: VENCLOSE, INC. VENCLOSE EVSRF CATHETER; VENOUS CATHETER

Catalog Number	VC10A256F100
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
Date of Event	11/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.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.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a radio frequency ablation procedure using the venclose catheter.During the procedure, the account experienced multiple ehits following procedures with newly reintroduced catheters, totaling at least six incidents in the past month.All catheters used were new since market return.Rvt confirmed applying pressure along the catheter¿s heating element during treatment, with two burns noted at the proximal end.Pre-treatment measurements averaged 6.8 cm from the terminal valve at the sfj to the catheter tip.The procedure was completed using another catheter.Current status of the patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported thrombosis could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (method).Section a through f: the information provide 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.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a radio frequency ablation procedure using the venclose catheter.During the procedure, the account experienced multiple ehits following procedures with newly reintroduced catheters, totaling at least six incidents in the past month.All catheters used were new since market return.Rvt confirmed applying pressure along the catheter¿s heating element during treatment, with two burns noted at the proximal end.Pre treatment measurements averaged 6.8 cm from the terminal valve at the sfj to the catheter tip.The procedure was completed using another catheter.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: VENCLOSE EVSRF CATHETER
• Common Device Name: VENOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): VENCLOSE, INC.; 2750 n. first street; 2nd floor, #221; san jose CA 95131
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENCLOSE, INC.; 2750 n. first street; 2nd floor, #221; san jose CA 95131
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 24143230
• Report Number: 3011879048-2026-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 15755799
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00858254006015
• UDI-Public: (01)00858254006015(11)250926(17)270909(10)86559981
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160754
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/02/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: VC10A256F100
• Device Lot Number: 86559981
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown