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 Problem Failure to Capture (1081)

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

Event Date 08/30/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer mentioned about material rupture , detachment of device or device component and failure to capture issues in the foley catheter.It was stated that there were no clinical signs symptoms or conditions, but there was a surgical intervention.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer mentioned about material rupture, detachment of device or device component and failure to capture issues in the temporary pacing electrode catheter.It was stated that there were no clinical signs symptoms or conditions, but there was a surgical intervention.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned for evaluation and further evaluation was not conclusive.Although a specific cause cannot be determined, based on the risk document a potential root cause for this event could be, "open circuit or short circuit".The device was used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met all relevant specifications or resulted in the reported event.The device was not returned for evaluation.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: "inappropriate electrical connections, e.G.Into a wall socket, may pose serious risk of adverse health consequences or death." "please ensure that the catheter is connected as recommended for pacing or measuring intracardiac electrograms." "this device should be used only by or under the supervision of physicians trained in the techniques of transvenous intracardiac studies and temporary pacing." "electrical connections for pacing.Insert adapter pin into standard 2 mm (0.080¿) pin receptacle of equipment.If equipment contains a locking mechanism such as a collet or thumbscrew, tighten down onto adapter.Leave affixed to equipment.Warning: inappropriate electrical connections, e.G.Into a wall socket, may pose serious risk of adverse health consequences or death.Thread leads of catheter through the adapter eyelet.Connect the negative jack (marked distal) to the negative terminal of the external pulse generator, and the positive jack (unmarked) to the positive terminal of the pulse generator." "excessive bending, torquing, or kinking of the electrode catheter may cause damage to the catheter including damage to internal wires." "inspect the sterile package carefully for damage during transit or storage.Do not use the catheter if the package is damaged." 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.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 15412291
• MDR Text Key: 305831557
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-07086
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741011207
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741011207
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K800298
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 006173P
• Device Catalogue Number: 006173P
• Device Lot Number: GFFZ2111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other