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

Model Number 426-2022X

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/16/2018

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 only complaint that has been reported for this corporate lot number to date.Investigation summary: the evaluation of the returned device was inconclusive for the failure to advance reported failure mode.However it was observed that the balloon was detached from the outer catheter at the proximal bond.The device exhibited evidence of inner catheter stretching at the point of the break.This may suggest that the user applied excessive force possibly during the device preparation when removing the sleeve / mandrel resulting in the detachment.Based on the available information a definitive root cause has not been determined.Labeling review: the ifu was reviewed and contains the following information relevant to the reported event: precautions: before removing catheter from sheath it is very important that the balloon is completely deflated.Recommended procedure and technique: (inflate and deflate the balloon manually by advancing and retracting the plunger of the inflation device.Maintain vacuum on the balloon between dilations by withdrawing the plunger of the inflation device.(7) after each inflation, assess run-off by angiography through the guiding catheter while the inflated balloon remains within or proximal to the stenosis.(8) to exchange catheters, maintain the guidewire¿s position and loosen the haemostatic valve.Pull out the dilation catheter until the guidewire entry point exits the haemostatic valve.Grasp the wire a short distance from the entry point and continue to withdraw the catheter.Continue to alternate grasping the guidewire and moving the catheter until the catheter tip clears the haemostatic valve.Insert the new catheter as previously described for the initial catheter.(10) simultaneously withdraw the dilation catheter and guidewire from the guiding catheter / sheath.Withdraw the guiding.Catheter / sheath from the vessel.Follow standard practice for the management of the guiding catheter /sheaths (removal should not be attempted before near normalisation of clotting).Deflation and withdraw.Deflate the balloon by drawing a vacuum with a 20ml or larger syringe.Note: the larger the syringe diameter, the greater the suction that is applied.For maximum deflation a 50cc syringe is recommended.Gently withdraw the catheter.As the balloon exits the vessel, use a smooth, gentle, steady, 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.(expiry date: 08/2019).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 pta balloon catheter delivery system was allegedly unable to cross the lesion.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: SLEEK OTW 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: 7697140
• MDR Text Key: 114682057
• Report Number: 9616666-2018-00098
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741133626
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741133626
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: K102035
• 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: 07/17/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/17/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 426-2022X
• Device Catalogue Number: 426-2022X
• Device Lot Number: 50142666
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/18/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2016
• 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