MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® EXTENSION CABLE

Model Number 153622

Device Problem Incorrect Measurement (1383)

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

Event Date 03/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature display was unstable and sometimes disappeared after 28 days of use.Per follow up information received via ibc on (b)(6) 2022, it was clarified that temperature display was allegedly unstable and sometimes disappears.Per notification received from investigator on 01mar2023, it was reported that the during evaluation, the dimensions of the cable plug were found to be out of specifications.

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed, supplier manufacturing related.Photo samples were submitted, however, could not be evaluated for the reported failure.The extension cable was returned without the original packaging.No damage to the cord was noted.Connections of the cord to the plug and socket were secure.Using a multimeter, the cord was tested for and found to have continuity.The cord was connected to an in-house temperature sensing catheter submerged in a water bath set to 37c.The cord was then attached to a kilo device and the temperature displayed erratically from no reading, and ranged from 30.1 c to 36.7 c.Though the temperature displayed erratically, the sample meets the specification "plug and jack must be firmly secured to wire." using a caliper the cable was measured and the tip and indentation diameters as well as the middle of indentation to mono jack measurements were found to be above specifications.As the out of specification measurements confirmed to not be a cause of erratic display.A potential root cause for this event could be operator error.The device was not returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.A label/pack review is not required as a review of the label could not have prevented the reported event.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.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature display was unstable and sometimes disappeared after 28 days of use.Per follow up information received via ibc on 05oct2022, it was clarified that temperature display was allegedly unstable and sometimes disappears.Per notification received from investigator on 01mar2023, it was reported that the during evaluation, the dimensions of the cable plug were found to be out of specifications.

• Brand Name: BARD® EXTENSION CABLE
• Type of Device: EXTENSION CABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16590064
• MDR Text Key: 311778612
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-01934
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741045875
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741045875
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K070582
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/20/2023

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: 153622
• Device Catalogue Number: 153622
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/30/2023
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other