MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LAKE REGION MEDICAL ZIPWIRE¿; UROLOGICAL CATHETER AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	M0066802220
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Deformation (2976); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As received, the specimen consisted of one-1 each pkg-hydro gw stf stds 150-035; returned reloaded into dispenser assembly; accompanied by its packaging label; double bagged within "zip-lock" style poly biohazard pouch.The specimen presented an overall length of 150.3cm and a finished diameter of.03310" to.03380".A gage bushing certified to be.0350" passed over the length of the specimen with no more effort than the mass of the bushing sliding down the wire shaft unaided, except by gravity till the proximal aspect of the skived/cut damage.Note all diameter measurements were acquired with a non-contact, toolmakers scope after allowing the specimen device to become dry after hydrating the specimen device with blood-bank saline.Upon flushing the dispenser hoop with blood-bank saline, the specimen was easily removed and subjected to visual and tactile examination.The specimen coating appeared visually and tactilely consistent when examined at 1x - 18 inches, unaided, wet.The specimen presented areas/ witness marks of skived/cut damage to the polymer jacket material, including metallic core wire exposure.The damage was located 36.5cm to 42cm from the distal tip.Additionally, the polymer jacket material was displaced distally over itself by approximately 4.2cm, creating a localized region of increased diameter.The specimen also presented bend damage at 16.3 cm from the distal tip.Except where noted, the specimen device appeared visually and dimensionally correct.A review of the device history records of the specimen device does not present any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.During manufacturing the production operators are instructed to 100% visually and tactilely inspect for any obvious defect, which includes a tactile examination of the entire length of each wire.In addition, during packaging of this product the operators are instructed to 100% visually inspect for any obvious defect prior to shipment.The history records indicate this product was final inspection tested at lake region medical and was determined to be acceptable.Note, the skived/cut damage was not mentioned in the complaint narrative.The nature and extent of the skived/cut damage, polymer jacket displacement, and bend deformation near the distal tip are consistent with the device being subjected to excessive or forceful manipulation during removal from the dispenser hoop without proper hydration.As noted in the dfu operational instructions: prior to use: carefully examine the unit to verify that neither the contents nor the sterile package has been damaged in shipment.The zipwire hydrophilic guidewire is a delicate instrument and should be handled carefully.Prior to use and when possible, during the procedure, inspect the wire carefully for bends or kinks which may have occurred.To activate hydrophilic coating: - before removing the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire from the protective hoop (by its distal end), inject physiological saline solution into the hub end of the holder in order to completely wet the surface of the wire.Use of alcohol, antiseptic solutions, or other solvents must be avoided, as they may adversely affect the surface of the wire.Do not wipe the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire with dry gauze.Before inserting the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire through a catheter, fill the catheter with physiological saline solution.As indicated in the directions for use (dfu) precautions: - the surface of the zipwire hydrophilic guidewire is not lubricious unless it is wet.Before taking it out of its holder and inserting it through a catheter, fill the holder and the catheter with sterile physiological saline solution.At this time, it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.Based on the information provided and the evidence presented, it appeared that handling factors have contributed to the event as reported.Lake region medical reviewed the associated risk documentation relative to this product and confirmed that this incident is listed and that it is trending within the established occurrence threshold.Lake region's effectiveness of design verification activities brings the overall risk down to as far as possible.If any further relevant information is provided, a follow up medwatch report will be submitted.Note: although annex g instructions state that with stand-alone devices annex g term should not be used, code 4755 was selected due to component code (g) showing up on the missing data report.
Event or Problem Description
Event description: per cnf, it was reported that: the hydrophilic coating was found to be cracked in preparation for procedure.The device is expected to be returned around (b)(6).The patient condition following procedure was stable.Procedure outcome: completed with another of same device.What was the patient condition following procedure? stable.When was the problem noticed: preparation.Where did the problem occur? outside the patient.Event resolved? yes.

• Brand Name: ZIPWIRE¿
• Common Device Name: UROLOGICAL CATHETER AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): LAKE REGION MEDICAL; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska MN 55318
• Manufacturer (Section G): VENUSA DE MEXICO S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; calle hertz 1525; parque industrial a j bermudez; ciudad juarez, chihuahua 32470 ; MX 32470
• Manufacturer Contact: victoria foss ; 340 lake hazeltine drive; chaska, MN 55318 ; 9526418506
• MDR Report Key: 24280554
• Report Number: 9680001-2026-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 13212306
• Product Code: EYA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00816349011825
• UDI-Public: (01)00816349011825(17)270627(10)JRZ9168934
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2026

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: M0066802220
• Device Catalogue Number: M0066802220
• Device Lot Number: JRZ9168934
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2024
• 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: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 80 KG