MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. AV SHEATH TUNNELER; SURGICAL TUNNELER

Model Number	AVST2000
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/02/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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: 09/2024.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to a procedure, the reprocessing instruction outlined with the device was not in compliance with the german law.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: AV SHEATH TUNNELER
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL TUNNELER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11385824
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-00362
• Device Sequence Number: 3287411
• Product Code: MZY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741090530
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741090530
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042062
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/04/2021

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: AVST2000
• Device Catalogue Number: AVST2000
• Device Lot Number: VTDW0149
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2021
• 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