MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 014; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number U41502H30

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Difficult to Advance (2920); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 09/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be 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.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 : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure below the knee via an ipsilateral antegrade approach, there was a resistance felt upon inserting.It was further reported that the catheter shaft of the pta balloon allegedly kinked and detached as the physician applied force to advance.Reportedly, the kink and detachment were allegedly occurred outside the patient.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 014
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford N A ; EI N A
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17963356
• MDR Text Key: 326020215
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00902
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741064449
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741064449
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K121856
• 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
• Report Date: 10/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: U41502H30
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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