MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B.BRAUN MEDICAL SAS VENATECH CONVERTIBLE; VENA CAVA FILTER

Model Number 5010028

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/12/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Batch history review: the manufacturing file was reviewed.It is compliant with the specifications and no abnormality was detected during production.Another similar complaint has been reported on the same vena cava filter batch by the same reporter (9612452-2018-00038).This batch has been sold since may 2016.Investigation: the involved device is not available for investigation; the filter is still implanted in the patient's body.The received xray pictures show that : -the filter was placed via jugular approach.-one filter leg is in a horizontal position.Another leg is slightly distorted.-the patient is correctly protected against pe.These x-rays do not allow us to determine the origin of the resistance encountered during the filter release.However the filter seems to have been pushed to be released while the ifu specify to withdraw the sheath towards yourself.Conclusion: the elements received do not allow us to determine why a resistance was encountered during filter progression inside the sheath.The review of the films confirms that one filter legs is crossed.The complaint rate for this type of incident is inferior to 0.2%.No corrective action is envisaged.This seems to demonstrate that the filter was pushed to be released while the ifu request to hold the pusher in one hand, take the sheath in the other hand and under fluoroscopy, draw the sheath towards yourself.This movement deploys the filter.Remember: to ensure proper filter positioning, it is extremely important to not move the pusher: -after the filter is positioned for deployment.- during filter deployment.B braun medical (b)(4) has provided all the information currently available.In spite of all reasonable efforts being made to obtain further information, at this time we have not met with success.B braun medical (b)(4) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.

Event Description

Significant resistance upon implanting of filter, result was leg crossing fully.Resistance mid to distal sheath while going through mass of ivc.Resistance felt more so than typical.Physician noted that it felt like it was stuck on something in the sheath.

• Brand Name: VENATECH CONVERTIBLE
• Type of Device: VENA CAVA FILTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): B.BRAUN MEDICAL SAS; 26 rue armengaud; saint cloud 92210 ; FR 92210
• Manufacturer (Section G): B.BRAUN MEDICAL SAS; avenue des temps modernes; chasseneuil du poitou 86361 ; FR 86361
• Manufacturer Contact: catherine boismenu ; 30, avenue des temps modernes; chasseneuil du poitou, 86361 ; FR 86361
• MDR Report Key: 7855320
• MDR Text Key: 120244584
• Report Number: 9612452-2018-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04027478130752
• UDI-Public: 04027478130752
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152765
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/18/2021
• Device Model Number: 5010028
• Device Catalogue Number: 5010028
• Device Lot Number: 36908328
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/09/2016
• 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 Outcome(s): Other