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

Model Number ATG120204

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

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

Event Date 09/13/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.(expiry date: 04/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the balloon allegedly not pumping properly.It was further reported that hard time to deflate the balloon in post procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

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 were noted during the visual evaluation.However, the balloon was returned in a partially inflated condition for evaluation.On the functional testing, the balloon was inflated with an in-house presto inflation device up to 16 atm.The balloon was inflated and maintained pressure and shape.Further, the balloon was deflated in 21 seconds, which was within the acceptable limit as per the product performance specification.The balloon was further cut, and under microscopic observation, the glue bullet was not seated in the correct position.No other functional testing was performed.Therefore, the investigation for reported deflation issue was unconfirmed, as the balloon was inflated and deflated without any issue.The balloon took 21 seconds to deflate during the functional testing , which is within the acceptable limit as per the product performance specification.A definitive root cause for the reported deflation 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: d4 (expiry date: 04/2024), g3.H11: b5, h6 (method, result, conclusion).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the balloon allegedly was difficult to deflate after procedure.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: 15568736
• MDR Text Key: 302729167
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00784
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060946
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060946
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FI
• PMA/PMN Number: K181323
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2022

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: ATG120204
• Device Catalogue Number: ATG120204
• Device Lot Number: 93RG0011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/10/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/23/2022
• 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