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

Model Number	VA8084
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Insert (1316); Retraction Problem (1536); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2020
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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure through the arm, the balloon allegedly did not pass through the introducer sheath after the first inflation.It was further reported that they experienced retraction problem.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.H10: manufacturing review: a lot history review, a device history record review and complete manufacturing review could not be conducted for the investigation as the lot number is unknown.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 for the reported device-device incompatibility and insertion issue could not be determined based upon available 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: g3.H11: h6 (device).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 or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure through the arm, the pta balloon allegedly did not pass through the introducer sheath after the first inflation.It was further reported that the balloons became stuck at the tip of the sheath.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VACCESS PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11106786
• Report Number: 2020394-2020-21011
• Device Sequence Number: 17124259
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741121333
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741121333
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111850
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2021

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: VA8084
• Device Catalogue Number: VA8084
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other