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

Catalog Number CQ75124

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Unraveled Material (1664)

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

Event Date 06/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure via left upper arm fistula, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured upon inflation.The procedure was completed using another device.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 conquest pta dilatation catheter was returned for evaluation.Unraveling fibers were able to be observed on the balloon; no other anomalies were noted during the visual evaluation.During the functional testing, the balloon was inflated with an in-house presto inflation device, and the balloon was noted to be leaking.Once, after stripping the fiber of the balloon under microscopic observation, a large compound rupture was noted in the balloon.No other functional testing was performed.As the sample analysis confirmed, the unraveling fibers and compound balloon rupture were noted under microscopic observation.Hence, the investigation confirms the reported balloon rupture and the identification of unraveling fibers.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture and the identified unraveling fibers 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 (expiration date: 01/2026).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.

• Brand Name: CONQUEST
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17806203
• MDR Text Key: 324110425
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00724
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K083657
• 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
• Report Date: 09/25/2023

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: CQ75124
• Device Lot Number: REHP2379
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/05/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/25/2023
• 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 Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 95 KG