MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER

Model Number 996101

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 03/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that after opening the product, when the customer started to inflate the balloon, the doctor noticed the balloon was leaking.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned and further investigation was not conclusive.Though a specific cause cannot be identified, a potential root cause for this event could be, "poor balloon design".The device was used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or resulted in the reported event.No manufacturing issues or non-conformances were noted during review of the dhr that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "if resistance is felt when removing either the catheter or the guidewire from the working sheath, stop and consider removing them as a single unit to prevent damage to the product.Applying excessive force to the catheter can result in tip breakage or balloon separation." "inspection prior to use the x-force® nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter is a sterile, single use device.Carefully inspect the catheter and the sterile packaging for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment.Do not use the product if damage is evident." "storage store in a cool, dry and dark place.Do not store near radiation or ultraviolet light sources as these may damage product materials." "preparation of the catheter all x-force® nephrostomy balloon dilation catheters contain air in the balloon lumen.The air must be removed to allow liquid to fill the balloon when it is inflated.1.Remove the protective sheath from the balloon.2.Attach the inflation device to the connector on the balloon lumen.3.Open the stopcock, and draw back on the inflation device to remove the air from the balloon catheter 4.Close the stopcock, remove the inflation device, depress the plunger to remove any air and reattach to the balloon catheter.5.Repeat steps 3-4 until all air is removed from the balloon lumen." 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.

Event Description

It was reported that after opening the product, when the customer started to inflate the balloon, the doctor noticed the balloon was leaking.

• Brand Name: BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: DILATION CATHETER
• 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: 16732507
• MDR Text Key: 313218666
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-02537
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127660
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127660
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063632
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/05/2023

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: 996101
• Device Catalogue Number: 996101
• Device Lot Number: BMGWFM23
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2022
• 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