MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC ADVANCE 18 LP LOW PROFILE BALLOON CATHETER; LIT CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL

Model Number G34336

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 04/29/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) number = k130293.(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, drawings, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.The device is also provided with instructions for use which states as steps for balloon introduction and inflation, "under fluoroscopy, advance the balloon to the lesion site.Carefully position the balloon across the lesion using both the distal and proximal radiopaque balloon markers.Note: if resistance is met while advancing the balloon dilation catheter, determine the cause and proceed with caution.Inflate balloon to desired pressure.Adhere to recommended balloon inflation pressures.(see compliance card insert).If balloon pressure is lost and/or balloon rupture occurs, deflate balloon and remove balloon and sheath as a unit." based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded the cause cannot be traced to the device.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.

Event Description

It was reported, a female patient aged (b)(6) was undergoing a venogram of the right subclavian vein.Access was gained via the left internal jugular vein, left femoral vein, and right brachial vein in order to treat a fully occluded lesion in the right subclavian vein.The physician was able to pass through the occlusion and attempted to balloon with other vendors' balloons, several of which burst.The first of two advance 18 lp low profile balloon catheters (pta4-18-150-6-2) was subsequently used and burst by physician preference for the purpose of access.This device was removed and a second advance 18 lp low profile balloon catheter (pta4-18-150-6-8) was used which also burst, undesirably, in half.One half of this balloon was left in the patient's anatomy, reportedly causing "problems" while treating, and stented against the vessel wall.According to the initial reporter, the procedure was originally planned to include stenting of the occluded vessel.Although these occurrences increased the procedure time, the procedure was completed successfully with a good result.The patient did not experience any adverse effects.Additional information provided by the cook representative indicated two sheaths were used with the complaint device as well as an inflation device and a wire guide.The balloons were inflated to fourteen atmospheres (atm).An unknown contrast was used in a 50/50 ratio with saline to inflate.There was no vessel tortuosity, calcification, or angulation.It is unknown if the complaint devices ruptured longitudinally or circumferentially.Blood was noted in the inflation device.The balloons were not removed with the sheath and a counterclockwise rotation was not used.This report is for the second balloon, which burst in half with one half being left in the patient's anatomy, stented against the vessel wall.A second report ( report reference number 1820334-2019-01127) will be submitted for the first balloon mentioned, which was burst by physician preference and removed from the patient.The complaint devices will not be returned to the manufacturer to aid in the investigation of this event.

• Brand Name: ADVANCE 18 LP LOW PROFILE BALLOON CATHETER
• Type of Device: LIT CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 8605088
• MDR Text Key: 144872482
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-01128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002343365
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002343365(17)200725(10)8090737
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/13/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/25/2020
• Device Model Number: G34336
• Device Catalogue Number: PTA4-18-150-6-8
• Device Lot Number: 8090737
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2017
• 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
• Patient Age: 30 YR