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

Model Number ATG120186

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Entrapment of Device (1212); Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 08/17/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.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 through right femoral vein, the balloon was allegedly ruptured and sheared off the catheter.It was further reported that the balloon catheter was allegedly prepped outside the body.It was further reported that the balloon allegedly failed to deflate despite several attempts and could not be withdrawn from the sheath.Reportedly, the balloon catheter sheared off the catheter inside the patient and was stuck in the common femoral vein.Surgical removal of the balloon was performed to remove the balloon.The current status of the patient was not known.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were not provided.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failures as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available 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 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 through right femoral vein, the balloon was allegedly ruptured at 6 atm and sheared off the catheter.It was further reported that the balloon catheter was allegedly prepped outside the body.It was further reported that the balloon allegedly failed to deflate despite several attempts and could not be withdrawn from the sheath.Reportedly, the balloon catheter sheared off the catheter inside the patient and was stuck in the common femoral vein.Reportedly, the device was not retrieved from the patient and the balloon was left inside the patient with the complications.The current status of the patient was not known.

• 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: 15359185
• MDR Text Key: 299291463
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00714
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060908
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060908
• 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: 11/09/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ATG120186
• Device Catalogue Number: ATG120186
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/06/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention