MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT MITRACLIP SYSTEM STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER

Catalog Number SGC0302

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 05/21/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Internal file number - (b)(4): during processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents reported for leaks from this lot.All available information was investigated and a definitive cause for the reported sgc leak (loss of fluid column during sgc preparation) could not be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

Event Description

This is filed to report the leak.It was reported that during preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc), loss of column was noted.The device was de-aired and tested five additional times; however, loss of column was still noted.The stopcock was exchanged, but a leak was noted in the hemostatic valve.There were no visible defects.The sgc was not used in the anatomy and was replaced.A new sgc was used to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP SYSTEM STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER
• Type of Device: STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AV-TEMECULA-CT; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez road; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer (Section G): MENLO PARK, CA REG# 3005070406; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• Manufacturer Contact: connie speck ; abbott vascular; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 8686981
• MDR Text Key: 147597913
• Report Number: 2024168-2019-04571
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K161985
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/11/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/11/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0302
• Device Lot Number: 90228U111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/21/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2019
• 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