MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD. SLEEK RX PTA DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number 425-2012X

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/21/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review could not be performed as the lot number was unknown.Investigation summary: the investigation was confirmed for the reported failure mode, failure to advance.The evaluation confirmed a kink on the device on the transition outer and this may have been the responsible factor in the event.Based on the available information a definitive root cause cannot be determined.It is unknown whether patient factors, handling or procedural techniques may have contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: instructions for use (ifu) for sleek pta rapid exchange (rx) dilatation catheter product family was reviewed the following sections are applicable: description: the sleek® percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) peripheral catheter family comprise a range of sizes of rapid exchange catheters for peripheral angioplasty.The catheter¿s proximal tubing is 304v stainless steel and the distal coaxial tubings are nylon co-polymer blend.The lumen of the shaft is used for the purpose of inflating and deflating the balloon.A second lumen at the tip is used for advancing the guidewire.Indications: the sleek® 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.Warnings: reuse, resterilization, reprocessing and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Precautions: carefully inspect the catheter prior to use to verify that the catheter has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Proper functioning of the catheter depends on its integrity.Care should be used when handling the catheter.Damage may result from kinking, stretching, or forceful wiping of the catheter.If the hypotube kinks prior to or during use the catheter should be discarded.No attempt should be made to straighten a kink in the hypotube.Storage: store in a cool, dark, dry place.Use the catheter prior to the ¿use by¿ date specified on the package.Directions for use: inspection and preparation: 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.Deflation and withdrawal simultaneously withdraw the dilatation catheter and guidewire from the guiding catheter/sheath.As the balloon exits the vessel, use a smooth, gentle, steady, motion.If resistance is felt upon removal then the balloon, guidewire and the guiding catheter/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 guiding catheter/sheath as a unit and withdrawing both together, using a gentle twisting motion combined with traction.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 pta catheter allegedly failed to cross the anterior tibial artery.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: SLEEK RX PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA 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: 7672187
• MDR Text Key: 113509389
• Report Number: 9616666-2018-00093
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741132261
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741132261
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K072947
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 425-2012X
• Device Catalogue Number: 425-2012X
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/11/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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