PHOENIX 1.5MM X 149CM 4F ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3007284006-2026-00089
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 20, 2026
- Date of Event
- February 23, 2026
- Report Date
- March 20, 2026
- Manufacturer
- SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION
- Product Code
- MCW
- PMA / PMN Number
- K211518
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AS
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS COMPLAINT WAS REVIEWED AND INVESTIGATED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER¿S POLICY. BLOCKS A2-A6: NOT AVAILABLE FROM FACILITY. BLOCKS B6 & B7: NOT AVAILABLE FROM FACILITY. BLOCK C: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS DEVICE. BLOCK D4: SERIAL # NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS DEVICE. BLOCKS D6 & D7: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS DEVICE. BLOCKS D1 & G: ADDRESS LISTED REFLECTS THE SPECIFICATION DEVELOPER. BLOCKS E1 & G2: COUNTRY IS AUSTRALIA. BLOCKS H3 & H6: THE PHOENIX CATHETER WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; THUS, NO PRODUCT INVESTIGATION WAS PERFORMED. BLOCKS H7, H9 & H10: DO NOT APPLY TO THIS SUBMISSION. SUBMISSION OF THIS REPORT DOES NOT, IN ITSELF, REPRESENT A CONCLUSION BY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR THE NATIONAL COMPETENT AUTHORITY THAT THE CONTENT OF THIS REPORT IS COMPLETE OR ACCURATE, THAT THE MEDICAL DEVICE(S) LISTED FAILED IN ANY MANNER AND/OR THAT THE MEDICAL DEVICE(S) CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO AN ALLEGED DEATH OR DETERIORATION IN THE STATE OF THE HEALTH OF ANY PERSON.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PHOENIX CATHETER WAS USED IN A PERIPHERAL PROCEDURE. DURING USE, FRICTION BUILT UP ON THE PHOENIX CATHETER AND BECAME STUCK ON THE NON-PHILIPS GUIDEWIRE; THEREFORE, REMOVED TOGETHER. A PHOENIX CATHETER AND GUIDEWIRE WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. THIS PRODUCT PROBLEM IS BEING SUBMITTED BECAUSE THE PHOENIX CATHETER AND GUIDEWIRE WERE REMOVED AS A SYSTEM. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR HARM IF IT WERE TO RECUR.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 710473 | PHOENIX 1.5MM X 149CM 4F ATHERECTOMY SYSTEM | CATHETER, PERIPHERAL, ATHERECTOMY | MCW | SPECTRANETICS CORPORATION | P15149K | 10182317 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | ABBOTT: 0.014 IRONMAN GUIDEWIRE.| TERUMO: 6F INTRODUCER SHEATH. |