H10: the initial mdrs 2020394-2020-20479 and 2020394-2020-20500 were both submitted to capture the same event.Going forward, all additional information will be captured under report number 2020394-2020-20500.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one ultraverse 014 pta dilatation catheter was returned in two segments with the balloon completely detached.Visual evaluation was performed and noted that device returned in bloody condition and in two segments.Segment one consist of the detached balloon an inner guidewire lumen within the balloon.The distal end of the balloon appeared to be bunched and it might be due to excessive force applied for retraction.Segment two consists of remaining catheter and y-body.It was noted the inner guidewire was not returned, thus the marker bands were not present.This was confirmed by x -ray examination and the balloon was cut open at the distal end as well for the presence of a marker.No anomalies noted to the y-body.Functional test was not performed due to the condition of the device.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported retraction issue, as bunching was noted at the distal end of the balloon.The investigation is also confirmed for the reported detachment issue, as device got detached into two segments.The investigation is confirmed for the identified marker band dislodgment , as no distal marker was observed.A definitive root cause for the alleged retraction and detachment issue and identified marker band dislodgment 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: 01/2023), g3.H11: h6 (result and conclusion).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.
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