MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS BARD TRI-FUNNEL REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY TUBE, 20F; FEEDING DEVICE

Model Number	000720
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Material Deformation (2976); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	07/06/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that approximately seven days post feeding tube placement, the balloon allegedly shrank.It was further reported that the catheter dislodged and fell out of the patient.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a device history record review could not be performed as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: one tri-funnel replacement gastrostomy tube 20f was returned for evaluation.Gross visual, microscopic visual and functional evaluations were performed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for fluid leak, split, balloon shrank and dislodgement issue as the balloon was inflated with approximately 10ml of water and a leak was immediately noted on the tube, just distal to the inflation hub.The area of the leak was examined under a microscope and a split was found.The edges of the split appeared cleanly cut.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause could not be determined.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.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that approximately seven days post feeding tube placement, the balloon allegedly shrank.It was further reported that the catheter dislodged and fell out of the patient.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: BARD TRI-FUNNEL REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY TUBE, 20F
• Common Device Name: FEEDING DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 10383489
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-02868
• Device Sequence Number: 1865598
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741037153
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741037153
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063118
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000720
• Device Catalogue Number: 000720
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/04/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1