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

Model Number AT75186

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Unraveled Material (1664)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/06/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No hospital/medical records or medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that following a venous compression procedure, after removal of the device from the patient, frayed material was identified on the balloon.The procedure was concluded, and no further treatment was provided.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records were reviewed with special attention to the raw materials, subassemblies, manufacturing process and quality control testing.This lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Conclusion: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection found fibers to be unraveled along the length of the device.Additionally, the outer pebax was also found to be peeled on the balloon.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for both unraveled fibers and peeled pebax.The investigation is unconfirmed for the reported frayed fibers, as it is likely the user perceived the unraveled fibers as frayed.Per the reported event details, the device was used to post-dilate three stents during the procedure.Therefore, it is possible that stent related issues contributed to the identified issues.However, the definitive root cause for the rupture could not be determined based upon the available information.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: warnings: when the catheter is exposed to the vascular system, it should be manipulated while under high-quality fluoroscopic observation.Do not advance or retract the catheter unless the balloon is fully deflated.If resistance is met during manipulation, determine the cause of the resistance before proceeding.Applying excessive force to the catheter can result in tip breakage or balloon separation.Do not exceed the rbp recommended for this device.Balloon rupture may occur if the rbp rating is exceeded.To prevent over pressurization, use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended.Precautions: if resistance is felt during post procedure withdrawal of the catheter, it is recommended to remove the balloon catheter and guidewire/introducer sheath as a single unit.Use of the atlas pta dilatation catheter: apply negative pressure to fully evacuate fluid from the balloon.Confirm that the balloon is fully deflated under fluoroscopy.While maintaining negative pressure and the position of the guidewire, withdraw the deflated dilatation catheter over the wire through the introducer sheath.Use of a gentle counterclockwise motion may be used to help facilitate catheter removal through the introducer sheath.

Event Description

It was reported that following a venous compression procedure, after removal of the device from the patient, frayed material was identified on the balloon.The procedure was concluded, and no further treatment was provided.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 6930366
• MDR Text Key: 90040288
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01298
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741062506
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741062506
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K120971
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/20/2017

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 Expiration Date: 07/28/2020
• Device Model Number: AT75186
• Device Catalogue Number: AT75186
• Device Lot Number: GFBV0706
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/25/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/09/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/20/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2017
• 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: 43 YR
• Patient Weight: 97