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

Model Number 8830415003

Device Problem Occlusion Within Device (1423)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/14/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

According to the reporter, while performing a catheter insertion procedure, the kit's guide wire could not pass through the tip of the catheter's lumen.It stated that there was a blockage inside the lumen.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The visual inspection of the returned product noted no abnormalities.Pmv performed functional testing, the guide wire was inserted and removed and reinserted into the tube without restriction.The catheter was submerged into a water bath.The end was clamped, and a syringe was used to inject air to observe leakage.No air bubbles were present.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the dhr (device history record) indicates the product was released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.Analysis concluded there were no assembly component related failures.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during insertion, the kit's guide wire could not pass through the tip of the catheter's lumen.It was stated that there seemed to be a blockage inside both venous and arterial lumen.It was also stated that the doctor has accessed the internal jugular vein for insertion and local anesthesia was given.The vein was dilated with kit's dilator and then the guidewire was inserted thru the catheter lumen which was not passing through reflecting some blockage in the passage of lumen.The procedure was completed with another catheter kit.There was no reported patient injury.

• 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: 7658947
• MDR Text Key: 113037485
• Report Number: 3009211636-2018-00221
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521005171
• UDI-Public: 20884521005171
• 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
• Report Date: 09/11/2018

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: 06/16/2021
• Device Model Number: 8830415003
• Device Catalogue Number: 8830415003
• Device Lot Number: 1619700144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/14/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/03/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/22/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2016
• 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: 50 YR