MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. TRUE DILATATION CATHETER; BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY CATHETER

Catalog Number UNKNOWN TRUE

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546)

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

Event Date 09/28/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a valvuloplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured.It was further reported that the balloon allegedly would not come out through the sheath.Reportedly the sheath and the balloon were taken out together.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

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 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.

• Brand Name: TRUE DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 18225370
• MDR Text Key: 329213080
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-01107
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OZT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K150667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN TRUE
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• 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