C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE CATHETER
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Model Number 006173P |
Device Problems
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Inflation Problem (1310); Failure to Infuse (2340)
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Patient Problem
Exposure to Body Fluids (1745)
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Event Date 04/21/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon of the temporary pacing electrode catheter at the tip was unable to be inflated.Stated that the user was exposed to hazardous, blood, or bodily fluids.Medical intervention was unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.1sample were confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), used temperature pacing electrode catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted some residue on the tip of the catheter.The balloon was noted to be burst with no apparent missing pieces, preventing it from being inflated.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿contaminants, latex defects or abrasion of balloon after attachment to shaft, windows or inclusions over stretched balloon.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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.Visually inspect the catheter, under sterile conditions, for kinks in the catheter shaft, integrity of the connector, condition of electrodes, and any other damage." correction: b,d,f,h 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon of the temporary pacing electrode catheter at the tip was unable to be inflated.Stated that the user was exposed to hazardous, blood, or bodily fluids.Medical intervention was unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.1sample were confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), used temperature pacing electrode catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted some residue on the tip of the catheter.The balloon was noted to be burst with no apparent missing pieces, preventing it from being inflated.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿contaminants, latex defects or abrasion of balloon after attachment to shaft, windows or inclusions over stretched balloon.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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.Visually inspect the catheter, under sterile conditions, for kinks in the catheter shaft, integrity of the connector, condition of electrodes, and any other damage." 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the balloon of the temporary pacing electrode catheter at the tip was unable to be inflated.Stated that the user was exposed to hazardous, blood, or bodily fluids.Medical intervention was unknown.
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