MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION RENAL GUIDING SHEATH; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Component Falling (1105); Contamination (1120); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Date 08/17/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device has been returned to the manufacturing facility for evaluation.The investigation is currently ongoing.A follow up report will be submitted once the investigation is complete.(b)(4).A review of the device history record of the product code/lot# combination was conducted with no relevant findings.A search of the complaint file found no other report with the involved product code/lot# combination.All available information has been placed on file in quality assurance at the manufacturing facility for appropriate tracking, trending and follow-up.

Event Description

The user facility reported that when the circulator opened the package to hand off to the tech scrubbed in to the sterile field.The valve was not properly attached to the sheath and fell to the floor.They had to open a new sheath as the other had become contaminated.It appears there are no physical defects to the sheath.The valve just became loose.It was reported that the patient condition was stable.It was reported the procedure outcome was successful.It was reported an estimated blood loss was less than 250 cc.

Manufacturer Narrative

One used 6fr destination device was received for product analysis.The returned device was subjected to decontamination.After decontamination, the returned sheath and dilator were subjected to visual analysis.The luer of the crosscut valve assembly did not appear secured to the hub of the sheath.There was only approximately one turn of the luer onto the hub.By rotating the assembly clockwise, the luer fit became more secure.There were no other visual anomalies noted with the device.Microscopic pictures were taken of the luer to observe if any additional damage had been sustained which allowed the luer to loosen.No anomalies were found.At this time, it is unclear what contributed to the loosened luer if user handling led to the issue, or if there was difficulty packing the device.The ifu states that the user should "ensure that the valve and sheath are tightly connected." it appears that this was not followed.There is no evidence that this event was related to a device defect or malfunction.The exact cause of the reported event cannot be definitively determined based on the available information.All available information has been placed on file in quality assurance at the manufacturing facility for appropriate tracking, trending and follow-up.

• Brand Name: RENAL GUIDING SHEATH
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton MD 21921
• Manufacturer (Section G): TERUMO MEDICAL CORPORATION; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton MD 21921
• Manufacturer Contact: terry callahan ; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton, MD 21921 ; 8002837866
• MDR Report Key: 6862345
• MDR Text Key: 86121140
• Report Number: 1118880-2017-00072
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50389701006180
• UDI-Public: 50389701006180
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K012854
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2017

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: RENAL GUIDING SHEATH
• Device Lot Number: VC15
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/22/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/13/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/20/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/17/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 81 YR
• Patient Weight: 91