| Catalog Number |
H787117355035 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
10/22/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that the disposable device is not available to be returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An investigation into the root cause of this incident is currently in progress.The results of the device evaluation will be sent via a follow up medwatch.Complaint # (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Angiodynamics received medwatch mw5090930 on december 06 2019.No identifying customer/user information provided in the report.Shr shows this reported lot has been shipped to several accounts.As reported: tip of angiodynamics mariner mpa broke off.Catheter was outside patient.No harm to patient.Lot 5137357 it was indicated the defective disposable device is not available for return to the manufacturer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As the reported defective device was not returned, angiodynamics is unable to perform a device evaluation.The customer's reported complaint description of "tip broke off "cannot be confirmed as no sample was returned for investigation.Without a sample a definitive root cause of the failure cannot be determined.A review of the lot history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.A ship history report was performed for lot 5137357 and it was distributed to 4 different us customers.The last shipment to a us hospital was 29-jun-2017; the event date was (b)(6) 2019.Storage conditions of the angiographic catheter during this more than 27 month storage period may have contributed to the catheter tip fracture.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.Labelling review: the instructions for use (ic 266), which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number, contains a statement; "reshaping of catheter tip is not recommended.Physical damage to the catheter material can result when exposed to heat".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.Complaint # (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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