MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OSCOR INC. ABIOMED 14F INTRODUCER KIT FOR IMPELLA,; INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number 0052-3000

Device Problems Structural Problem (2506); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

Patient Problem Death (1802)

Event Date 04/05/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was used for treatment.The device was not returned for analysis, therefore, the clinical observation could not be confirmed.The investigation will focus on a review of product documentation.The device history record was reviewed to confirm that the device passed all applicable in-process and final inspections.As per procedure adelante s2s introducer sheath in-process and final inspection: with naked eye at a distance of 12" to 18", verify the assembled sheath matches the drawing.Ensure parts are free of kinks, cracks, splits, sinks, excessive flash, loose/embedded fm, or any other damages.Per ifu: never advance or withdraw guidewire or sheath when resistance is met.Determine cause by fluoroscopy and take remedial action.When injecting or aspirating through the sheath, use the sideport only.Avoid subjecting the device to unusual stresses.When assembling the sheath and dilator, care must be taken to insert the dilator tip straight through the center of the valve membrane in order to prevent inadvertent puncturing of the membrane.Indwelling introducer sheaths should be internally supported by a catheter, lead, or dilator.Based on the investigation, a capa is not required as findings did not identify a design, labeling or manufacturing non-conformity.In addition, there was no new failure mode identified and the risk remains acceptable.The event will be re-evaluated if additional information becomes available.Oscor will continue to monitor this event type and risk.

Event Description

It was reported that patient was presented to physician in cardiogenic shock.Patient has very complex anatomy and calcification.During access of the right femoral artery for placement of the impella cp, 14fr peelaway sheath burst for a few millimeters but no bleeding problems occurred.User left the peelaway sheath to prevent bleeding problems form the puncture.User placed 13fr merit sheath 2 cm above and implella 2.5 placed successfully.There was no bleeding problem or leg perfusion problem noticed but patient died next day because of multi organ failure.Date of death is not available.Product was discarded.As per additional information, patient has very difficult anatomy, physician thinks the he kinked the peelaway sheath and he don't remember where it does exactly kinks and burst.He remember that the burst must be roughly 5mm.No other additional information is available.

• Brand Name: ABIOMED 14F INTRODUCER KIT FOR IMPELLA,
• Type of Device: INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): OSCOR INC.; 3816 desoto blvd.; palm harbor FL 34683 1816
• Manufacturer (Section G): OSCOR INC.; 3816 desoto blvd; palm habror FL 34683
• Manufacturer Contact: doug myers ; 3816 desoto blvd; palm habror, FL 34683 ; 7279372511
• MDR Report Key: 8569110
• MDR Text Key: 143697755
• Report Number: 1035166-2019-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813502011562
• UDI-Public: 00813502011562
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/01/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/01/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 0052-3000
• Device Catalogue Number: 0052-3000
• Device Lot Number: C1-16186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2018
• 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): Required Intervention