MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD X-FORCE BALLOON DILATION CATHETER

Model Number	998006
Medical Device Problem Code	Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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 the balloon ruptured on the day of use.Per follow up with ibc via mail on (b)(6) 2021, it was unknown if there are any missing pieces to the catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed however the cause was unknown.One sample was confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be, ¿inadequate material selection¿.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "inflating the balloon catheter 1.Fill the inflation device (eagle¿ inflation device) with sterile diluted contrast medium.2.Attach the inflation device to the balloon lumen.3.Inflate the balloon note: do not use air or any gaseous substances as a balloon inflation medium always use sterile liquid media.Note: the use of an inflation device with a pressure gauge is highly recommended to make sure adequate pressure is applied and the rated burst pressure of the balloon is not exceeded.Caution: if loss of pressure in the balloon occurs or the balloon ruptures, immediately stop the procedure, deflate the balloon and remove carefully.Do not attempt to re-inflate the balloon.If after inspection it is noted pieces of the balloon are missing, check for and endoscopically retrieve the fragments when possible.Warning: do not exceed the recommended rated burst pressure (rbp) for this device.Balloon rupture may occur if the rbp rating is exceeded.Please refer to the device label for the recommended maximum rated burst pressure.Extreme caution should be used when considering dilation of irregular, not-compliant tissue or in the presence of certain calculi." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the balloon ruptured on the day of use.Per follow up with ibc via mail on 05jan2021, it was unknown if there are any missing pieces to the catheter.

• Brand Name: BARD X-FORCE BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11140620
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-22402
• Device Sequence Number: 11686941
• Product Code: EZN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741052801
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741052801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050875
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/23/2021

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: 998006
• Device Catalogue Number: 998006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/14/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/12/2021
• 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