MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. CARBOFLO; EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT

Catalog Number 40S08C

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 09/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a surgical graft placement procedure, the graft was allegedly found to be split.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 06/2027).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.H3 other text: device pending return.

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: received one impra carboflo graft segment for evaluation.The sample appeared to have blood residue throughout.A longitudinal split was noted on the one end of the graft.Upon visual evaluation, the graft has been cut on both ends.Crimp marks were noted on end one.A large tear was noted approximately 16mm from end two.Therefore, the investigation is determined to be confirmed for the reported material split, cut or torn issue as split was noted on the end of the graft.A definitive root cause for the reported material split, cut or torn issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: b5, d4 (expiration date: 06/2027), g3.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 surgical graft placement procedure, the graft was allegedly found to be splitting when sutures were placed.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: CARBOFLO
• Type of Device: EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17929050
• MDR Text Key: 326270174
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00859
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741020810
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741020810
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K004011
• 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: 01/10/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 40S08C
• Device Lot Number: VTGT0348
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024
• 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