MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR NC TREK RX; CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number 1012447-08

Device Problems Inflation Problem (1310); Difficult to Remove (1528); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/09/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Exemption number (b)(4) permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.(b)(4).The device was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that prior to use, a 3 x 18 mm xience alpine stent delivery system (sds) and a 2.5 x 8 mm nc trek balloon dilatation catheter (bdc) were found kinked along with the dispenser hoops.The bdc felt resistance removing the protective sheath and was attempted to be used.However, the balloon did not inflate despite holding pressure.The sds was not used and there was no patient involvement.A new unspecified bdc and sds were used to successfully complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

G9: exemption number e2019001-permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.Visual and functional inspections were performed on the returned device.The reported inflation issue was confirmed.The reported difficulty removing the protective sheath, kinked hoop and kinked protective sheath could not be tested since the hoop and protective sheath were not returned for analysis.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 identified no other incidents/complaints from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the reported issues.It was reported by the account that even after damage was noted, the device was advanced into the patient anatomy and attempted to be used.It should be noted that the coronary dilatation catheters (cdc), nc trek rx, global, instruction for use (ifu) states: prior to use examine all equipment carefully for defects.Examine the dilatation catheter for bends, kinks, or other damage.Do not use any defective equipment.In this case, it is likely that the use of the damaged device contributed to the reported complaints.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respects to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.

• Brand Name: NC TREK RX
• Type of Device: CORONARY DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula CA 92591 4628
• MDR Report Key: 9102195
• MDR Text Key: 159579589
• Report Number: 2024168-2019-11967
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648151743
• UDI-Public: 08717648151743
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K103153
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 1012447-08
• Device Lot Number: 81218G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/06/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1