MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AV-TEMECULA-CT ARMADA 18 PTA CATHETER; PERIPHERAL DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1013469-200

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/30/2019

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).Evaluation summary: visual and functional inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported leak was confirmed.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history of the reported lot revealed no other incidents.The investigation determined that the leak appears to be related to a potential product quality issue.It should be noted that the armada 18 otw instruction for use (ifu) states: do not use if the device is damaged.In this case, continuing to use the device did not contribute to the leak.The issue is being addressed per internal operating procedures.Abbott vascular will continue to trend the performance of these devices.

Event Description

It was reported that the procedure was to treat a lesion with mild calcification in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).During preparation of the 5.5 x 200 mm armada 18 balloon catheter, some air bubbles were observed, but the armada 18 was advanced in the vessel.When the balloon was pressurized to nominal pressure a leak was observed at the hub.The balloon catheter was removed and exchanged for a new armada 18 to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure and no adverse patient effect.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: ARMADA 18 PTA 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): CLONMEL, IRELAND REG# 9616693; 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: 8718109
• MDR Text Key: 148655501
• Report Number: 2024168-2019-04910
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648208355
• UDI-Public: 08717648208355
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K151317
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/20/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 1013469-200
• Device Lot Number: 6051241
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/10/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/30/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2016
• 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 Age: 61 YR
• Patient Weight: 100