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

Model Number 436-2515X

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/27/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

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 first reported complaint for this lot number and issue to date.Investigation summary: the result of the investigation is unconfirmed for the failure mode reported ' balloon allegedly could not be removed." the sleeve was removed relatively easily from the balloon during the evaluation of the returned device.The evaluation did observe that the outer catheter was not connected to the balloon at the proximal bond confirming a detachment issue.The damage to the device - indents on the sleeve, outer catheter & balloon, and the stretched inner catheter suggest that handling techniques caused the damage, perhaps the sleeve was being held while it was being removed.Based upon the available information a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Labeling review: the ifu for the savvy long product was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: 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.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.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.Expiry date: (dec / 2019).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 the protective sleeve of the balloon allegedly could not be removed rendering the device unusable.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: SAVVY LONG OTW PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7617592
• MDR Text Key: 112310050
• Report Number: 9616666-2018-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741132827
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741132827
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K072947
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/19/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/19/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 436-2515X
• Device Catalogue Number: 436-2515X
• Device Lot Number: CMBN0146
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/08/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2017
• 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