MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS UNKNOWN FEEDING; FEEDING TUBE

Catalog Number UNK FEEDING ACCESSORY

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a manufacturing review could not 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.

Event Description

It was reported that some time post gastrostomy feeding tube placement, the connector allegedly disconnected causing feeds leak.Reportedly, the device was replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN FEEDING
• Type of Device: FEEDING TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao 00791 ; RQ 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 9671243
• MDR Text Key: 193349641
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-00389
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/05/2020
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK FEEDING ACCESSORY
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2020
• 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