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

Model Number VA80104

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Retraction Problem (1536)

Patient Problems Rupture (2208); Blood Loss (2597)

Event Date 04/20/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, however photos have been provided.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly was unable to go back through the sheath.It was further reported that the balloon tore the vessel at the access site upon removal.Reportedly, the health care provider applied manual pressure for 10 minutes and stitched the vein to control the bleeding.The patient was stable post procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was conducted and there was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Labeling review: the review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.Investigation summary: although the device was not returned for evaluation, two electronic photos were returned and reviewed.The first photo shows the vaccess pta dilatation catheter's balloon placed on a plastic tray held by the physician.The balloon was bloody.The second photo shows that the physician tries to retract the balloon.The device was too bloody.Based on the photo review no confirmations can be made.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported retraction issue, as the device was not returned for evaluation.The investigation is also inconclusive for the reported deflation issue, as the device was not returned for evaluation.The definitive root cause for the reported retraction issue and the deflation issue could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown whether patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the event.H10: d4(expiry date: 02/2023), g4.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly experienced a deflation issue.It was further reported that the device experienced retraction issues through the sheath.It was further reported that the balloon tore the vessel at the access site upon removal.Reportedly, the health care provider applied manual pressure for 10 minutes and stitched the vein to control the bleeding.The patient was stable post procedure.

• Brand Name: VACCESS PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 10030812
• MDR Text Key: 190111578
• Report Number: 2020394-2020-03371
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741121258
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741121258
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K111850
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: VA80104
• Device Catalogue Number: VA80104
• Device Lot Number: 93NE0032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/24/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention