MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Venclose, Inc. Venclose EVSRF Catheter; Venous Catheter

Catalog Number	VC10A256F60
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a radiofrequency ablation procedure using a venclose catheter.During device insertion, a kink was observed in the catheter; however, the kinked portion remained outside the patient.It was further reported that the catheter material subsequently fractured completely.The procedure was completed successfully without any reported complications.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.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 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.

• 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): Viant Costa Rica, S.A.; pq zona franca metropolitana; edificio 2c; barreal de heredia CA 40104 ; CS 40104
• Manufacturer Contact: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 50749281
• Report Number: 3011879048-2026-00069
• Device Sequence Number: 20956040
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00858254006008
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/21/2026

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: VC10A256F60
• Device Lot Number: 82768337
• 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: 08/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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