MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. VALEO; BALLOON EXPANDABLE BILIARY STENT

Catalog Number EV08182CD

Device Problems Difficult to Insert (1316); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

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

Event Date 09/21/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 valeo device was received for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the stent was noted dislodged proximally on the balloon.No kinks to the catheter, no anomalies to the luers/y-body.During functional testing, the sample guidewire lumen was flushed with an in-house syringe without any issues.The patency of the guidewire lumen was tested using an in-house.035¿ guidewire and was able to insert without issue.Functional testing with the introducer sheath could not be performed due to the condition of the returned device.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported sheath insertion difficulty, but confirmed for the reported stent dislodgement, as functional testing using the sheath could not be performed per the conditions of use since the device was received with the stent dislodged from the balloon.A definitive root cause for the alleged sheath insertion difficulty and stent dislodgement 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.D4 (expiration date: 10/2024).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 a stent placement procedure, the stent allegedly failed to fit through the sheath.It was further reported that the stent allegedly got slipped off at the hemovalve.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VALEO
• Type of Device: BALLOON EXPANDABLE BILIARY STENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 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: 18738585
• MDR Text Key: 336861384
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FGE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K052132
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,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: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EV08182CD
• Device Lot Number: GFGW2526
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/16/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• 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