MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. CARBOFLO VASCULAR GRAFTS; EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT

Model Number F8008TWSC

Device Problem Torn Material (3024)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/14/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No hospital/medical records or medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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.

Event Description

It was reported during an intraoperative procedure, an alleged tear in the vascular graft was identified upon removal of the beading.The torn material of the vascular graft was removed to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the lot number has been provided and the lot device history records have been reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint reported for this lot number and issue to date.Investigation summary: the device was returned for evaluation and photos were provided for review.The return device had no noted anomalies along the entire length.The provided photos, however, show two tears along the beading tract of the graft.Therefore, based on the provided photos the investigation is confirmed for torn material.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown whether procedural issues contributed to the event.Labeling review: the current instructions for use (ifu) states: precautions when removing the external spiral support (beading) of the graft, the beading must be removed slowly and at a 90° angle to the graft.Rapid unwinding and /or removal at less than a 90° angle may result in graft damage.Do not use surgical blades or sharp, pointed instruments to remove the beading as this may damage the graft wall.If damage occurs, that segment of the graft should not be used.

Event Description

It was reported during an intraoperative procedure, an alleged tear in the vascular graft was identified upon removal of the beading.The torn material of the vascular graft was removed to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: CARBOFLO VASCULAR GRAFTS
• Type of Device: EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 6853425
• MDR Text Key: 85600624
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01099
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741021640
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741021640
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• PMA/PMN Number: K004011
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/22/2022
• Device Model Number: F8008TWSC
• Device Catalogue Number: F8008TWSC
• Device Lot Number: VTBN0637
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/25/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/17/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2017
• 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