MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 SITE-RITE 8 ULTRASOUND; SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED ECHO, ULTRASONIC

Model Number 9770501

Device Problems Crack (1135); Poor Quality Image (1408)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/15/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), applicable fmea documents, labeling, and applicable manufacture records.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the device was returned to the service facility for evaluation.During evaluation, the reported issue of cracked probe was confirmed.The pad on the face of the 20mm gt probe has multiple cracks in it, causing black lines in the ultrasound image.The root cause is use related damage.A history review of serial number (b)(4) showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this serial number.

Event Description

Per tm, the unit has a cracked probe face.01/11/2021-sample evaluation confirmed poor image quality.

• Brand Name: SITE-RITE 8 ULTRASOUND
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED ECHO, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): DYMAX CORP. -2523003; 110 marshall drive; warrendale PA 15086
• Manufacturer Contact: shelly gilbert ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 11287745
• MDR Text Key: 231720165
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-00251
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: IYO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741098338
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741098338
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K152554
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9770501
• Device Catalogue Number: 9770501
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other