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As reported, during an angiogram of the right superficial femoral artery, another manufacturer's 0.018 inch wire guide perforated the side wall of a cxi support catheter.A 7 french cook flexor sheath was used during the procedure, as well as two wire guides each made by other manufacturers.It is unknown which of these wire guides perforated the catheter.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Event summary: as reported, during an angiogram of the right superficial femoral artery, another manufacturer's 0.018 inch wire guide perforated the side wall of a cxi support catheter.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control procedures and a visual inspection of the device were conducted during the investigation.The one used cxi device was returned and a subsequent analysis was performed.The distal 5cm of catheter appeared wavy with a perforation at 2.6cm from catheter tip.The device was flattened 12.5cm from the tip.A document-based investigation evaluation was also performed.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.A review of complaint history showed no additional complaints for this lot.Reviews of the manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control procedures were also conducted, and no gaps were discovered.The available information provides objective evidence to support that the device was manufactured to specification.The device is packaged with instructions for use which state, "the catheter should not be advanced through an area of resistance unless the source of resistance is identified by fluoroscopy and appropriate steps are taken to reduce or remove the obstruction." based on the information provided, investigation has concluded that a potential cause could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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