MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC FLEXOR INTRODUCER SHEATH; DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Catalog Number KCFW-7.0-38-45-RB

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

Patient Problem Blood Loss (2597)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be provided upon conclusion.

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure, the flexor introducer sheath valve disconnected and the patient experienced significant blood loss.Additional information regarding the valve separation, patient's anatomy and outcome, and quantification of blood loss has been requested, but is not available at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: attempts were made for additional information regarding the valve separation, patient's anatomy, outcome, and quantification of blood loss; however this information was unable to be provided.Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, drawings, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control, was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examination could be performed.However, a document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.A review of production and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.Review of the device history record noted two nonconforming events that were not related to the reported failure mode.All non-conforming product were scrapped or re-worked as appropriate.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of our investigation; a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Appropriate personnel have been notified and monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.

• Brand Name: FLEXOR INTRODUCER SHEATH
• Type of Device: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 7023064
• MDR Text Key: 91803909
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-03675
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002098107
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002098107(17)200519(10)7927432
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/05/2018

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: KCFW-7.0-38-45-RB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/10/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/05/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2017
• 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