MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN ARGYLE; CATHETER, UMBILICAL ARTERY

Model Number 8888160333

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/02/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Submit date: 06/27/2017.An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

The customer reports the unit is leaking just below the hub where the catheter is joined.

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation was performed for the reported customer complaint: ¿the customer reports the unit is leaking just below the hub where the catheter is joined." no lot number was provided.A review of the device history report (dhr) was unable to be performed.However, all dhrs are reviewed for accuracy prior to product release.In-process procedures are also in place to prevent nonconforming product in the manufacturing process.No product/sample was provided for evaluation.No additional information, pictures or videos were received.Therefore, a comprehensive investigation was unable to be conducted.The reported customer complaint could not be confirmed.A root cause could not be determined.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.Will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ARGYLE
• Type of Device: CATHETER, UMBILICAL ARTERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: edward almeida ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5084524151
• MDR Report Key: 6670860
• MDR Text Key: 78498983
• Report Number: 3009211636-2017-05209
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/15/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/27/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8888160333
• Device Catalogue Number: 8888160333
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/01/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1