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

Model Number ATG120164

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Inflation Problem (1310)

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

Event Date 02/02/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation for an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly would not deflate.There was no patient contact.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 10/2024).

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 returned for evaluation.No specific anomalies noted during visual evaluation.In the functional testing the balloon was aspirated prior to inflation, then the balloon was inflated up to 6 atm with in-house presto inflation device, the balloon maintained pressure and shape; no water was leaking.Upon deflation, the balloon took 1mintue and 26 seconds to deflate, which is not within the acceptable range of product specification limit.Further, the balloon was cut and under the microscope it was noted the glue bullet was not seated properly and a kink was noted to the inner guidewire lumen.No other functional testing was performed.Therefore, the investigation was unconfirmed for the reported inflation issue as the balloon inflated without any issue and maintained the shape and pressure during the functional testing.The investigation was confirmed for the reported deflation issue as the balloon took 1 minute and 26 seconds to deflate, which is not within the acceptable range of product specification limits.A definitive root cause for the reported deflation and inflation issue could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 10/2024), g3, h6(device).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide 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 in the iliac vein, the balloon allegedly had inflation problems.It was further reported that the device failed to deflate.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 AZ 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: 13757778
• MDR Text Key: 287118456
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00160
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060823
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060823
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K181323
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ATG120164
• Device Catalogue Number: ATG120164
• Device Lot Number: 93XF0115
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/14/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/11/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2022
• 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