MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. TRUE DILATATION CATHETER; BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY CATHETER

Catalog Number 0224512

Device Problem Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/16/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiry date: (b)(6) 2020).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 prior to a valvuloplasty procedure, the ptv balloon allegedly ruptured during a test inflation.Another device was used to perform the procedure.There was no reported patient involvement.

• Brand Name: TRUE DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: BALLOON VALVULOPLASTY CATHETER
• 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: 8071943
• MDR Text Key: 127367173
• Report Number: 2020394-2018-02023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OZT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741091001
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741091001
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K150667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/14/2018

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: 0224512
• Device Lot Number: GFBW2983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/14/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2017
• 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