MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. CARBOFLO VASCULAR GRAFT; EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT

Model Number F5008TWSC

Device Problem Torn Material (3024)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/26/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No medical records and no medical images were provided to the manufacturer.The lot number for the device was provided.The device history records are currently under review.The return of the device is pending.The investigation is currently under way.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that during implantation of the eptfe vascular graft, the graft allegedly tore during beading removal.It was further reported that the health care provider removed the segment of torn graft material and completed the procedure with the remaining length of the graft.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records were reviewed with special attention to the raw materials, subassemblies, manufacturing process and quality control testing.This lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only event reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Investigation summary: the device was returned for evaluation.The returned device was noted to have some gouging along the beading track, and a circumferential tear 0.3cm in length.Therefore, the investigation was confirmed for the alleged torn material.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.It was unknown whether procedural issues contributed to the event.Labeling review: the current instructions for use (ifu) states: precautions: when removing the external spiral support (beading) of the graft, the beading must be removed slowly and at a 90° angle to the graft.Rapid unwinding and /or removal at less than a 90° angle may result in graft damage.Do not use surgical blades or sharp, pointed instruments to remove the beading as this may damage the graft wall.If damage occurs, that segment of the graft should not be used.

Event Description

It was reported that during implantation of the eptfe vascular graft, the graft allegedly tore during beading removal.It was further reported that the health care provider removed the segment of torn graft material and completed the procedure with the remaining length of the graft.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: CARBOFLO VASCULAR GRAFT
• Type of Device: EPTFE VASCULAR GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7053585
• MDR Text Key: 93252414
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01638
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741021565
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741021565
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K004011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/12/2021
• Device Model Number: F5008TWSC
• Device Catalogue Number: F5008TWSC
• Device Lot Number: VTAT0394
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/29/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2017
• 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