MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. DUALOK; LOCALIZATION WIRE

Model Number LW0137

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.(expiration date: 03/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the device allegedly broke inside the patient.The procedure was completed using another device.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: one dualok localization wire was returned for evaluation.On visual evaluation, the device appeared clean and the device was received without the female luer lock hub and cannula.On further evaluation, it was noted that the one dual locking element was noted to be broken from the localization wire.Therefore, the investigation for the reported break is confirmed as the breakage to the one dual locking was noted during the evaluation.A definitive root cause for the alleged break could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2024), g3, h6 (method) h11: h6 (result, 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy procedure, the device allegedly broke inside the patient.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: DUALOK
• Type of Device: LOCALIZATION WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13820137
• MDR Text Key: 287525562
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00187
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741079764
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741079764
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: LW0137
• Device Catalogue Number: LW0137
• Device Lot Number: REFR4157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/07/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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