MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT ARMADA 35 PTA CATHETER PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number B2050-120

Device Problem Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping (2912)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/14/2016

Event Type  Malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4). The device was reported to be discarded. Investigation is not yet complete. A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion in a superficial femoral artery. Angioplasty was performed with an armada 35 percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) catheter. During the procedure, it was noted the proximal balloon marker was about 10-20mm proximal to the balloon. The procedure was successfully completed with the armada 35. There was no adverse patient effect and no clinically significant delay in the procedure. No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4). The device was not returned for analysis. The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported difficulty. A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities for the reported lot. Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other incidents. Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 35 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): EL COYOL, COSTA RICA REG# 3009031392; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 5574449
• MDR Text Key: 42797151
• Report Number: 2024168-2016-02380
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K111899
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE,HEALTH
• Reporter Occupation: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/22/2016

1 Device Was Involved in the Event

0 PatientS WERE Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 04/13/2016
• Is This An Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is This A Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
• Device EXPIRATION Date: 07/31/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: B2050-120
• Device LOT Number: 30214G1
• Was Device Available For Evaluation?: No
• Is The Reporter A Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2016
• Was Device Evaluated By Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned To Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2013
• Is The Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is this a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial