MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A. MAHURKAR; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number 8813817009

Device Problem Hole In Material (1293)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/14/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during procedure before the insertion of the catheter, it was noticed that there was a leak from the arterial line of the catheter's silicone extension when checked with heparinized saline.A new catheter was used for the insertion.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: a device history review (dhr) revealed no discrepancies that may have contributed to a complaint of this failure mode.All quality assurance testing performed during manufacturing was acceptable.The quality assurance review of the visual, physical and dimensional evaluation results indicated that the product met specification requirements.In addition, all dhr are reviewed for accuracy prior to product release.The actual sample involved in the reported incident was not returned for evaluation.No additional information, pictures or videos were received.Consequently, it was not possible to evaluate it as part of a comprehensive failure investigation.No probable cause was found since no sample, picture or video were received for testing, therefore the defect is not confirmed.If the sample is returned in the future, this complaint will be re-opened for further investigation.No trends or triggers have been found.No action is deemed necessary at this time.It must be noted that in-process controls are in place to prevent nonconforming product from leaving the manufacturing operations.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during the procedure before the insertion of the catheter, it was noticed that there was a leak from the arterial line of the catheter's silicone extension when checked with heparinized saline.A new catheter was used for the insertion and the procedure was completed.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: MAHURKAR
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MFG SOLUTIONS S.A.; edificio b20, calle #2; alajuela 20101
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa hernandez ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 7526185
• MDR Text Key: 108724702
• Report Number: 3009211636-2018-00156
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521004917
• UDI-Public: 10884521004917
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K943349
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/18/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/13/2021
• Device Model Number: 8813817009
• Device Catalogue Number: 8813817009
• Device Lot Number: 1613300173
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/27/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2016
• 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: 46 YR
• Patient Weight: 64