CXI SUPPORT CATHETER
Report
- Report Number
- 1820334-2018-02158
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 25, 2018
- Date of Event
- July 13, 2018
- Report Date
- September 26, 2018
- Manufacturer
- COOK INC
- Product Code
- KRA
- UDI-DI
- 00827002183735
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OK, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
INVESTIGATION/EVALUATION: A REVIEW OF THE DIMENSIONAL VERIFICATION, COMPLAINT HISTORY, DEVICE HISTORY RECORD, DOCUMENTATION, DRAWING, INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE (IFU), MANUFACTURING INSTRUCTIONS, QUALITY CONTROL, AND A VISUAL INSPECTION AND FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE WERE CONDUCTED DURING THE INVESTIGATION. THE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE CONFIRMED THAT THE DEVICE SEPARATED AS REPORTED. THE SEPARATION WAS MEASURED TO HAVE OCCURRED A DISTANCE OF 10.9 CM FROM THE DISTAL END OF THE STRAIN RELIEF. ADDITIONALLY, A DOCUMENT BASED INVESTIGATION EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THE PRODUCT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATIONS. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD SHOWED NO NONCONFORMING EVENTS WHICH COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THIS FAILURE MODE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THERE WERE NO OTHER REPORTED COMPLAINTS FOR THIS LOT NUMBER. BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE EXAMINATION OF THE RETURNED PRODUCT, AND THE RESULTS OF OUR INVESTIGATION, A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. PER THE QUALITY ENGINEERING RISK ASSESSMENT NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED BY THE FDA UNDER 21 CFR PART 803. THIS REPORT IS BASED ON UNCONFIRMED INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY OTHERS. NEITHER THE SUBMISSION OF THIS REPORT NOR ANY STATEMENT MADE IN IT IS INTENDED TO BE AN ADMISSION THAT ANY COOK DEVICE IS DEFECTIVE OR MALFUNCTIONED; THAT A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OCCURRED; OR THAT ANY COOK DEVICE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO; OR IS LIKELY TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IF A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED.
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT. REFER TO SECTION H10 FOR INVESTIGATION FINDINGS.
PMA/510(K) #: K122796. (B)(4). THIS REPORT INCLUDES INFORMATION KNOWN AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED SHOULD ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED, A CXI SUPPORT CATHETER SEPARATED INTO TWO PIECES "ABOUT 10 INCHES (DISTAL) FROM THE HUB", DURING A PERIPHERAL INTERVENTION PROCEDURE OF THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY. THE DEVICE SEPARATED UPON RETRIEVAL THROUGH THE TERUMO SHEATH ON A "HYDRO ST. WIRE." BOTH PIECES OF THE CATHETER WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. THERE WERE NO COMPLICATIONS, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY. 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.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561640 | CXI SUPPORT CATHETER | KRA CATHETER, CONTINUOUS FLUSH | KRA | COOK INC | 8695254 | 00827002183735 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |