MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS TRI-FUNNEL REPL GAST 24F; FEEDING DEVICE

Model Number 000724

Device Problems Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 04/22/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the device is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 06/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that fibers were allegedly found on the end of the tube.There was no reported patient involvement.

Event Description

It was reported that fibers were allegedly found on the end of the tube.There was no reported patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: the device history record review was performed for the reported lot number and this lot meets all release criteria.The manufacturing review did not indicate any possible manufacturing issue that could be related to the reported event.Investigation summary: one tri-funnel replacement gastrostomy tube 24f was returned for evaluation.The gross visual observed are the sample appeared to be clean.Unknown fibers were noted to the distal end of the gastrostomy tube.The microscopic visual observed the unknown fibers were noted on the outside of the balloon.Functional testing, tactile evaluation and other evaluation/testing was not performed due to the nature of this complaint.The investigation is confirmed for contamination problem, as unknown fibers were found outside of the balloon.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4(expiry date: 06/2023),g4.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.

• Brand Name: TRI-FUNNEL REPL GAST 24F
• Type of Device: FEEDING DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 10073172
• MDR Text Key: 191536496
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-01810
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741037177
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741037177
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K063118
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/27/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/19/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000724
• Device Catalogue Number: 000724
• Device Lot Number: NGDW1641
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/05/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1