MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. VACCESS PTA DILATATION CATHETER; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number VA80104

Device Problems Retraction Problem (1536); Material Rupture (1546)

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

Event Date 02/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will 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.(expiry date: 11/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that during angioplasty procedure, the balloon allegedly ruptured at 10 atm.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failures as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture and retraction problem could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 11/2023), g3, h6 (device and method).H11: h6 (conclusion).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during angioplasty procedure, the balloon allegedly ruptured at 10 atm.It was further reported that the balloon allegedly had retraction issue.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VACCESS PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11482981
• MDR Text Key: 239758367
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-00561
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741121258
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741121258
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111850
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VA80104
• Device Catalogue Number: VA80104
• Device Lot Number: 93YE0015
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other