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

Model Number U415044RX

Device Problems Failure to Advance (2524); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 10/12/2020

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: 09/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the catheter shaft allegedly kinked.It was further reported that the device allegedly failed to cross the lesion.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: the review of the instructions for use, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2022), g4.H11: section a through f: the information provide 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.H3 other text : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the catheter shaft allegedly kinked.It was further reported that the device allegedly failed to cross the lesion.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE RX 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: 10789668
• MDR Text Key: 214724504
• Report Number: 2020394-2020-20331
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741057465
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741057465
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K131199
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/05/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: U415044RX
• Device Catalogue Number: U415044RX
• Device Lot Number: CMDX0408
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other