MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRACLIP DUAL TRIGGER; BREAST TISSUE MARKER

Model Number 864017D

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 03/23/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a breast biopsy procedure, the clip was allegedly detached from the support.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being 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.(expiration date: 02/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that during a breast biopsy procedure, the clip was allegedly detached from the support.It was further reported that clip had positioning failure.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 ultraclip dual trigger breast tissue marker was returned for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the device appeared to have blood residue on the needle and the device was noted to be fully deployed.The pva polymer appeared returned but the wire-form was not returned.There were no visual anomalies noted on the device.Further, functional testing was not performed due to the condition of returned device.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the both reported detachment and positioning failure as the device was noted to be fully deployed & the pva polymer returned as the interwoven fiber detaching from the marker.A definitive root cause for the alleged detachment and positioning failure 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: b5, d4 (expiration date: 02/2024), h6 (device).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.

• Brand Name: ULTRACLIP DUAL TRIGGER
• Type of Device: BREAST TISSUE MARKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14139795
• MDR Text Key: 289489494
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00302
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741032257
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741032257
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K090547
• 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: 06/30/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 864017D
• Device Catalogue Number: 864017D
• Device Lot Number: HUFQ0750
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/08/2022
• 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