MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT NC TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1012445-15

Device Problems Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Kinked (1339); Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/04/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Evaluation summary: the device was returned.A visual and dimensional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported kinked shaft and shaft detachment were confirmed.The reported failure to advance could not be tested as it was based on operational circumstances.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history did not indicate a lot specific quality issue.The investigation determined that the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture or labeling of the device.

Event Description

It was reported the procedure was performed to treat a lesion in the obtuse marginal vessel with moderate calcification.The 2.0 x 15 mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) was advanced for dilatation.During advancement of the nc trek, resistance was met with the calcification and the proximal shaft kinked, then separated outside the anatomy.This was prior to reaching the lesion.The nc trek was removed without issue and a non-abbott bdc was used for successful dilatation.A 3.0 x 8 mm xience alpine stent was successfully deployed to treat the lesion.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: NC TREK CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, TEMECULA, CA USA REG# 2024168; 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: 6955472
• MDR Text Key: 90444942
• Report Number: 2024168-2017-08262
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648151651
• UDI-Public: 08717648151651
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110134
• 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
• Report Date: 10/17/2017

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: 06/30/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012445-15
• Device Lot Number: 5072761
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/17/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Weight: 82