MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT RX VIATRAC 14 PLUS PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1008197-20

Device Problems Off-Label Use; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Failure to Advance; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress

Event Date 03/01/2018

Event Type  Malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4). During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information. (b)(4). The device was received. Investigation is not yet completed. A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a mildly tortuous and moderately calcified right carotid artery in the carotid siphon area. A 6. 0 x 20 mm viatrac plus peripheral dilatation catheter was used; however, a kink in the shaft was noted during unpacking. Therefore, the device failed to cross the lesion and was replaced with a 4. 0 x 20 mm trek balloon dilatation catheter to successfully complete the procedure. There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure. No additional information was provided. Returned device analysis revealed that there was a white foreign material on the skive/bayonet of the device. Follow-up was performed regarding the white foreign material; however, the hospital stated the foreign material was not noticed.

• Brand Name: RX VIATRAC 14 PLUS PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, TEMECULA, CA USA REG# 2024168; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula , CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 8011672
• Report Number: 2024168-2018-08224
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE,DISTRI

Reporter Occupation

• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/03/2018

1 Device Was Involved in the Event

0 PatientS WERE Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 10/28/2018
• Is This An Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is This A Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
• Device EXPIRATION Date: 06/30/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 1008197-20
• Device LOT Number: 6071961
• Was Device Available For Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/03/2018
• Is The Reporter A Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated By Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2016
• Is The Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is this a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial