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

Catalog Number ATG120126

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Material Rupture (1546)

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

Event Date 09/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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: one atlas gold pta dilatation catheter was received for evaluation.Residue was noted throughout.Bunching was noted to the proximal end of the balloon.Fiber disturbance and fraying were observed throughout the balloon.An in-house presto inflation device was used to inflate the balloon, and two pinhole ruptures were noted on the balloon.No other functional testing was performed.One photo was provided and reviewed.The photo shows the atlas gold catheter with the balloon partially deflated.No specific anomalies can be seen.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported balloon rupture as two pinhole ruptures were noted on the balloon during inflation.The investigation is also confirmed for the identified frayed fibers as fraying of fibers was observed throughout the balloon.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture and identified frayed fibers 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: 10/2025) 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure to treat the iliac vein stenosis, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS GOLD
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): FUTUREMATRIX INTERVENTIONAL; 1605 enterprise street; athens 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 18629969
• MDR Text Key: 334503404
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00148
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060724
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060724
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K181323
• 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: 01/31/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ATG120126
• Device Lot Number: 93XG0063
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/08/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2024
• 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