MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS PONSKY REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY TUBE, 20F; FEEDING TUBES

Model Number 000702

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 05/25/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiry date: 11/30/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that prior to the procedure, upon unpacking the feeding device kit, the obturator was allegedly found missing in the kit package.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: PONSKY REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY TUBE, 20F
• Type of Device: FEEDING TUBES
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 10475551
• MDR Text Key: 205091541
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-03089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741036293
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741036293
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K103109
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000702
• Device Catalogue Number: 000702
• Device Lot Number: REDT1983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1