MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE, 5FR 110CM; BALLOON FLOW-ASSISTED BIPOLAR ELECTRODE CATHETER

Model Number 006173P

Device Problems Inflation Problem (1310); Failure to Infuse (2340)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter balloon would not inflate and it was impossible to continue the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "blocked inflation lumen".The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ''the user guide currently states : 2.Visually inspect the catheter, under sterile conditions, for kinks in the catheter shaft, integrity of the connector, condition of electrodes, and any other damage.3.In case of catheters with a balloon, under sterile conditions, remove the protective sheath and inflate the balloon with 1.5 ml of air or carbon dioxide.Use the inflation syringe included in the package.Completely deflate the balloon after the test.'' h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 bd.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter balloon would not inflate and it was impossible to continue the procedure.

• Brand Name: BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE, 5FR 110CM
• Type of Device: BALLOON FLOW-ASSISTED BIPOLAR ELECTRODE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11198423
• MDR Text Key: 227747810
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741011207
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741011207
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K800298
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2022
• Device Model Number: 006173P
• Device Catalogue Number: 006173P
• Device Lot Number: GFEV1830
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other