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

Catalog Number 996081

Device Problem Burst Container or Vessel (1074)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 08/11/2023

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.

Event Description

It was reported that the balloon of the balloon dilatation catheter had unknown damage and became unusable.The affected product was not used on a patient.Stated that there was a surgical delay and prolonged surgery.Per follow-up information received from ibc on 25aug2023, stated that the exact type of damage to balloon was unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted the sample was received in a large ziploc bag with customer complaint handwritten and biohazard and processed by eo sterilization labels.Inside the bag there was the tyvek pouch with the unit label that reads code and lot number bmgwfm06.Inside of the pouch is the tray with balloon catheter, stop cock and the ptfe sheath.The balloon hub connector reads 8 mm x 15cm.The balloon catheter was evaluated in the bio testing lab, first performing visual inspection unaided eye and no visible damages were observed.The balloon looks intact without anomalies.Functional evaluation noted after visual inspection was completed, a functional test was carried out inserting 0.038" guidewire through the wire hub; the guidewire was able to pass freely through all the catheter inner lumen.Then the balloon catheter was connected to an inflation device with distilled water however it was not possible to inflate the balloon due to a large leak in the y-hub connector.The y-hub was reviewed, and it was noticed that the leak is in the connection with the balloon extension tube.The od of the extension tube was measured and is within the spec of 0.074" ± 0.002".The dhrs of the y-hub and extension tube were reviewed and the lots were released meeting all the acceptance criteria.The sample was inspected with 20x magnification, and it can be observed the fillet of glue, meaning that there is enough presence of glue in the bond of the y-hub and the extension tube.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be pre attachment of stopcock to balloon hub with material of similar rigidity.A dhr review did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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" 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 balloon of the balloon dilatation catheter had unknown damage and became unusable.The affected product was not used on a patient.Stated that there was a surgical delay and prolonged surgery.Per follow-up information received from ibc on 25aug2023, stated that the exact type of damage to balloon was unknown.

• Brand Name: BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: BALLOON 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: 17671902
• MDR Text Key: 322536929
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-06497
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127653
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127653
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K063632
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/15/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 996081
• Device Lot Number: BMGWFM06
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2022
• 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