MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 035; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number U351301010

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Difficult to Remove (1528); Failure to Advance (2524); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 10/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the iliac artery via the femoral artery approach, the joint of the balloon and the delivery system was allegedly mislocated.It was further reported that due to mislocation, there was obstruction of the guide wire passing and the balloon allegedly got stuck in the sheath, and was abandoned.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 will be performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 03/2025).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.

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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.Two photos were reviewed.The first photos show the balloon catheter, the bulging of the catheter shaft near the proximal end of the balloon and shaft.The second photo shows the catheter coiled and placed inside the outer package.No other anomalies noted.As the bulging of the catheter shaft near the proximal end of the balloon and shaft was able to be observed in the submitted photo, however, no significant evidence for the other reported failures like guide wire advancement issue and removal difficulties of the catheter through the sheath couldn¿t be confirmed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported catheter shaft deformation and the investigation for reported guide wire advancement issue and removal difficulties of catheter through the sheath remains inconclusive.A definitive root cause for the reported catheter shaft deformation, guide wire advancement issue and removal difficulties of catheter through the sheath 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: d4 (expiration date: 03/2025), g3, h6 (method).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the iliac artery via the femoral artery approach, the joint of the balloon and the delivery system was allegedly mislocated, and the joint was allegedly deformed.It was further reported that due to mislocation, there was obstruction of the guide wire passing and the guidewire allegedly got stuck in the sheath, and was unable to be advanced.Furthermore, the catheter was allegedly difficult to be removed, and eventually the catheter and sheath were withdrawn together.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 035
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 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: 18083359
• MDR Text Key: 327628063
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00997
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741094736
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741094736
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K142261
• 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: 12/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: U351301010
• Device Lot Number: CMGR0302
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2024
• 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