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

Catalog Number AT75164

Device Problems Inflation Problem (1310); Unraveled Material (1664); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 07/10/2023

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 catheter was returned for evaluation.Distal tip of the balloon was noted to be inflated abnormally and the balloon was inflated with an unknown fluid.Unraveled fiber was also observed on the returned balloon.No other anomalies were noted during the visual evaluation.On functional testing, the balloon was deflated and again re-inflated to 6 atm and the balloon was still observed to be inflated in an abnormal condition.No other functional testing.One photo was reviewed.The photo shows the balloon in an inflated condition and the distal end of the balloon is bulged.The photo showed the balloon was not inflated uniformly along the length of the balloon.No other anomalies noted.As the submitted photo and returned sample analysis confirms the evidence of abnormal inflation and the balloon was noted to be bulged near the distal end of the balloon, the investigation is confirmed for the reported abnormal inflation.The investigation is also confirmed for the identified unraveled balloon fiber material as it was observed on the returned balloon material.A definitive root cause for the reported abnormal inflation and identified unraveled balloon fiber 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: 03/2026) 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, the pta balloon allegedly failed to inflate fully.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• 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: 18844064
• MDR Text Key: 336981344
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00322
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741062469
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741062469
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K120971
• 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: 03/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/06/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: AT75164
• Device Lot Number: GFHQ1534
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/19/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2024
• 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