FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

DURAMAX CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER

MDR report key: 3874950 · Received June 11, 2014

Report

Report Number
1319211-2014-00082
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
June 11, 2014
Date of Event
May 23, 2014
Report Date
May 23, 2014
Manufacturer
ANGIODYNAMICS
Product Code
MSD
PMA / PMN Number
K080400
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
KS, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE REPORTED DEFECT DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROOT CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION AND ANY FOLLOW UP INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA A FOLLOW UP MEDWATCH. A REVIEW OF THE LOT HISTORY RECORDS WAS PERFORMED FOR THE REPORTED LOT FOR ANY DEVIATIONS. THE REVIEW CONFIRMS THAT TH LOTS MET ALL MATERIAL, ASSEMBLY, AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS. (B)(4) .

Description of Event or Problem · 1

AS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2014, A (B)(6) MALE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR A DIALYSIS PROCEDURE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE TUNNELER SLEEVE FRACTURED OFF INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. THE FRACTURED PIECE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT DUE TO THE EVENT. THE REPORTED DISPOSABLE DEVICE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ROOT CAUSE IS CURRENTLY IN PROCESS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
343872 DURAMAX CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER CHRONIC HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER MSD ANGIODYNAMICS 599602

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 67 YR Required Intervention