C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE, 5FR 110CM; TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE CATHETER
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Catalog Number 006173P |
Device Problem
Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/11/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that there was visible damage to the balloon and when they tried to use it, it was not possible to manage the intervention with it.As per the follow up information received on 21sep2023, the customer clarified that the tpe was used on the patient and there was a visible damage on the balloon of the tpe.
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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.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.
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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 temporary pacing electrode catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted the balloon was damaged and burst.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: d, e 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 there was visible damage to the balloon and when they tried to use it, it was not possible to manage the intervention with it.As per the follow up information received on 21sep2023, the customer clarified that the tpe was used on the patient and there was a visible damage on the balloon of the tpe.
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