MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER; VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER

Catalog Number	H787514030020
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	05/30/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported defective device has been returned to the manufacturer and an investigation into the root cause for event is currently in progress.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Reference complaint # (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
During preparation for the procedure, when the laser fiber was removed from the sterile packaging, it was noted the fiber was kinked/fractured.The device was set aside and a new of the same device was used to successfully complete the procedure.There was no harm or injury to the patient due to the event as the device did not come into contact with the patient.The disposable device has been returned to the manufacturer for a device evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Returned for evaluation was a nevertouch fiber.A visual review of the laser fiber noted a bend/fracture in the fiber.The fiber was connected to a diomed laser and stated, "valid fiber maximum uses remaining:1.This indicates that the fiber hadn't been fired.The customer's reported complaint description of the fiber fracturing is confirmed.A review of the returned sample shows the shaft of the fiber is bent; this could occur when handling.As stated in the ifu "avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a diameter of 16cm." a lot history records search for the nevertouch kit revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.During the manufacturing process, the disposable fiber device receives a 100% inspection and an aql inspection in which the quality of the fiber strip is inspected.Prior to packaging, all components are inspected for damage.The instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number contains the following statement "prior to and during use, avoid damaging the fiber by striking, stressing or excessive bending.Do not coil the fiber tighter than a radius of 60mm".A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference complaint # (b)(4).

• Brand Name: VENACURE NEVERTOUCH FIBER
• Common Device Name: VENACURE ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT FIBER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ANGIODYNAMICS, INC; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• MDR Report Key: 8708328
• Report Number: 1319211-2019-00051
• Device Sequence Number: 1845188
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: H787514030020
• UDI-Public: H787514030020
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171921
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/27/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: H787514030020
• Device Lot Number: 5396769
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/06/2019
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1