MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526 BARD® QUICKLINK¿ CARTRIDGES WITH BRACHYSOURCE® I-125 SEEDS; BRACHY SOURCE SEED

Catalog Number 1251QCS

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 01/28/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard 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 bard.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the cartridge malfunctioned and the seeds did not deploy.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "in the event the quicklink loader or cartridges become inoperable due to damage or malfunction, any or all components may be removed from the cartridges and implanted manually.Pushing the dispense button does not eject any items or produces a partial dispense." (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the cartridge malfunctioned and the seeds did not deploy.

• Brand Name: BARD® QUICKLINK¿ CARTRIDGES WITH BRACHYSOURCE® I-125 SEEDS
• Type of Device: BRACHY SOURCE SEED
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526; 295 east lies road; carol stream IL 60188
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526; 295 east lies road; carol stream IL 60188
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6786970
• MDR Text Key: 82599413
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-04190
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KXK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K093663
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/17/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/10/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1251QCS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2017
• 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