MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 PINPOINT GELCAP, WO GUIDE; SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED ECHO, ULTRASONIC

Model Number 9A10000

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, complaint and batch history, applicable previous investigation(s), applicable manufacturing records, sample analysis and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of contamination in the pinpoint gel caps was confirmed and appears to be related to the manufacturing process.A total of 21 gel caps were returned for evaluation: 15 pinpoint gel caps in sealed packages, 5 pinpoint gel caps in open packages, and 1 sealed pinpoint assessment gel cap.All packages were labeled with lot number hufr0001.Thirteen of the sixteen unopened samples had contamination present that was visible through the packaging.The other three sealed packages had contamination present that was not visible through the packaging or under gross visual examination but was visible under microscopic examination.All five of the open samples showed similar spots of contamination that were visible under microscopic observation.However, the spots appeared lighter in color on the partially dried hydrogels when compared to the unopened moist samples.Most of the samples contained contamination that presented as small irregular shaped spots on the back of the gel pad.The spots did not appear to be uniformly distributed.Dark specks were seen within most of the spots under microscopic examination.The contaminated spots were brownish beige in color and were darker on the external edges of the spots.Some of the spots contained an iridescent sheen and/or a mottled appearance.The front side and body of the gel appeared free of contaminants.A subset of the samples was scraped with a dental tool, which revealed that the spots were easily scraped off of the surface, indicating that the contaminant was on the surface rather than deeply embedded within the material.In addition, some of the hydrogel pads were cut longitudinally which again revealed that he contamination only appeared on the back side of the gel pad and not embedded throughout the gel material.Three of the sealed packages were functionally tested by fully submerging the packaging in a beaker of blue dyed water.No bubbles were seen emanating from the packaging into the beaker during submersion.After the samples had been submerged, they were opened and examined for blue dye infiltration through the seals or lidstock.No blue dye was seen within the packaging, indicating that there were no breaches in the packaging seal or in the lidstock material.Bioburden testing was conducted on this lot prior to sterilization as part of a dose audit.A review of the bioburden results was unremarkable, as the tested samples all met the acceptance criteria for bacterial and fungal contamination.The product sterilization certificate was reviewed which showed that the minimum and maximum dose of gamma sterilization were within the specified range.Two of the complainant samples were analyzed using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (sem) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (eds).Eds detected that the spots were composed of copper in addition to the elements that are part of the pinpoint gel material.As the returned samples all showed copper contamination, they will be confirmed.Most of the returned samples were returned sealed and there was no damage to the seals or lidstocks.Therefore, it appeared that the contaminants entered into the kits prior to sealing the packaging.The contamination appears to be related to the manufacturing process and equipment.The end-item manufacturing facility has been notified of this complaint.Bd is working closely with manufacturing to prevent recurrence of the reported event.A lot history review (lhr) of hufr0001 showed 74 other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.

Event Description

It was reported there was mold noted in the pinpoint gel caps.No other information was provided.21 gel cap samples were returned for evaluation.This report addresses the 18th device.

• Brand Name: PINPOINT GELCAP, WO GUIDE
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED ECHO, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• MDR Report Key: 12594656
• MDR Text Key: 275384411
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-04275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IYO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741091209
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741091209
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K120882
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9A10000
• Device Catalogue Number: 9A10000
• Device Lot Number: HUFR0001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/18/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other