MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD. SAVVY LONG OTW PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 436-2522L

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 01/24/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No medical records and no medical images were provided to the manufacturer.The lot number for the device was provided.The device history records are currently under review.The device has been returned for evaluation.The investigation is currently underway.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation for procedure the health care provider identified the pta balloon was allegedly separated, not on the shaft, and the device was allegedly broken.Reportedly, another pta balloon catheter was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient contact.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and the lot device history records have been reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint that has been reported for this corporate lot number to date.Investigation summary: the investigation was confirmed for the detachment failure mode reported.The proximal end of the balloon was detached from the outer catheter.Based upon the available information a definitive root cause could not be determined.It was unknown if handling or procedural techniques contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: the ifu for the savvy long product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: (a) device description the savvy® long percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) peripheral catheter family are a non-reusable coaxial design catheter with a semi-compliant balloon mounted on its distal tip.¿ the hub/¿y¿ connector consists of a through lumen, allowing the catheter to track over a guidewire, and a balloon port, used to inflate the balloon.(b) indication for use the savvy® long catheters are intended for balloon dilatation of the femoral, popliteal and infra-popliteal arteries.These catheters are not designed to be used in the coronary arteries.(c) directions for use.Inspection and preparation note: a 0.018¿ (0.457 mm) guidewire must be inserted in the savvy® long catheter across the balloon during any inflation of the balloon.¿ remove the balloon sleeve by first withdrawing the shipping mandrel slightly and then slowly removing the sleeve while holding the catheter as close to the balloon as possible.¿ if any resistance is felt, or if any stretching of the catheter is observed while removing the balloon sleeve, the product should not be used.¿ the catheter should then be inspected for bends, kinks or stretched portions.Do not use if product damage is evident.¿ prepare a mixture of contrast medium and normal saline as per normal procedure.(recommended 25%/75%) gently withdraw the catheter.As the balloon exits the vessel, use a smooth, gentle, steady, counterclockwise motion.If resistance is felt upon removal then the balloon and the sheath should be removed together as a unit under fluoroscopic guidance, particularly if balloon rupture or leakage is known or suspected.This may be accomplished by firmly grasping the balloon catheter and sheath as a unit and withdrawing both together, using a gentle twisting motion combined with traction.¿ apply pressure to the insertion site according to standard practice or hospital protocol for percutaneous vascular procedures.Warning: after use this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practices and with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation for procedure the health care provider identified the pta balloon was allegedly separated, not on the shaft, and the device was allegedly broken.Reportedly, another pta balloon catheter was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: SAVVY LONG OTW PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• MDR Report Key: 7293101
• MDR Text Key: 101140226
• Report Number: 9616666-2018-00021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741132865
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741132865
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K072947
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2018

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2019
• Device Model Number: 436-2522L
• Device Catalogue Number: 436-2522L
• Device Lot Number: 50138910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/19/2018
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/23/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/23/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1