MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL CEREBASE; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number	GS9080SD
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).Information regarding patient identifier, date of birth, age, sex, gender, weight, race, and ethnicity were not provided.Section e.1: the initial reporter phone: (b)(6).Section h.3: the device is available to be returned for evaluation and testing.However, it has not been received to date.If the device returns, a device investigation will be performed.The product analysis team reviewed the photo included in the complaint.The review is documented below.[photo review]: the photo included in the complaint captures the proximal side of the catheter with a crack right next to the id band, not fully separated, the catheter shaft is still connected by the internal braid.No other damage was observed.The issue regarding proximal part of the catheter being cracked was confirmed based on the observed cracked condition this investigation was performed based only on the photo provided.If the product is received after this investigation, an assessment will be performed as per the conditions of the device returned.A review of manufacturing documentation associated with this lot (31580145) presented no issues during the manufacturing or inspection processes related to the reported complaint.There were no internal actions related to device manufacture or inspection.As part of the j&j medtech quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by cerenovus, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, cerenovus, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
Event or Problem Description
The healthcare professional reported that before the start of an endovascular embolization procedure, the physician opened the device packaging for inspection.The proximal part of the 80 cm cerebase da guide sheath (gs9080sd / 31580145) was found cracked.The device was not used in the procedure, no negative impact on the patient.A photo of the device was included in the complaint.The product analysis team will review the photo.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).The purpose of this mdr submission is to report the investigational finding of the returned device.The complaint product was returned and received for evaluation and analysis.The investigation is documented below.Investigation summary: a non-sterile 80 cm cerebase da guide sheath was received contained in the decontamination pouch.Visual inspection was performed.The shaft jacket was found fractured next to the id band.No other damages were identified.The dilator was inside the catheter.The fracture was inspected under the microscope, and it was observed that the internal braid wire was exposed.Elongation marks were noted.The other joints in the distal region of the catheter were intact, without separations.The fracture surfaces of the vestamid shaft show stretching and tearing of the shaft material at the edges of the fracture.The reported issue regarding the catheter being cracked was confirmed based on the fractured condition found on the catheter.The catheter was received with a fracture of the vestamid shaft.This is a known failure mode of the catheter and can occur on a properly fused catheter.The observed condition could be the result of several factors, including but not limited to procedural factors present in the operating room such as operator¿s technique.According to the risk documentation, a catheter being damaged is a potential issue that can occur due to an inappropriate handling catheter during the device removal from the package.The instruction for use (ifu) includes precaution to inspect the guide sheath upon removal from packaging to verify that it is undamaged.The kink was not originally reported; therefore, this is not considered related to the issue reported.A review of manufacturing documentation associated with this lot (31580145) presented no issues during the manufacturing or inspection processes related to the reported complaint.There were no internal actions related to device manufacture or inspection.As part of johnson & johnson medtech quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Devices undergo 100% inspection at different points during the manufacturing process to prevent damages from leaving the facility.It should be noted that product failure could be caused by multiple factors.The instruction for use (ifu) contains the following caution: ¿ carefully inspect all devices prior to use.Verify size, length, and condition are suitable for the specific procedure.Do not use a cerebase da guide sheath, dilator, or hemostasis valve that has been damaged in any way; replace with another guide sheath, dilator, or hemostasis valve.A damaged device may cause complications.¿ exercise care in handling the cerebase da guide sheath to reduce the chance of accidental damage.Based on the manufacturing documentation review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device manufacturing process.As part of the post market surveillance program, information from this complaint is trended for statistical signals and corrective / preventive action may be triggered at a later time.Since there was no evidence to suggest the event was related to a manufacturing or design issue, no corrective actions will be taken at this time.Updated sections: b.4, g.3, g.6.H.2, h.3, h.6, and h.11.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer¿s ref.No: (b)(4).The purpose of this mdr submission is to report that the product analysis lab received the complaint device on 20-apr-2026.A supplemental 3500a report will be submitted once the product investigation has been completed.Updated sections: b.4, d.9, g.3, g.6.H.2, h.3, h.6, and h.11.The manufacturer will submit a supplemental report if new facts arise which materially alter information submitted in a previous mdr report.Additional information will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

• Brand Name: CEREBASE
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle neuchatel CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer (Section G): CERENOVUS INC. (JUAREZ); circuito interior norte #1820; parque industrial salvarcar; juarez chihuahua 32574 ; MX 32574
• Manufacturer Contact: henry boden ; 31 technology dr; irvine, CA 92618 ; 949788-2078
• MDR Report Key: 24860938
• Report Number: 3008114965-2026-00477
• Device Sequence Number: 9271681
• Product Code: QJP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886704082316
• UDI-Public: (01)10886704082316(17)270630(10)31580145
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192806
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/22/2026

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 Catalogue Number: GS9080SD
• Device Lot Number: 31580145
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2026; 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2026; 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown