MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SEEKER; SUPPORT CATHETER

Model Number	SK9035M
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 09/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to the trans luminal angioplasty procedure, the device catheter part was allegedly missing.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to the transluminal angioplasty procedure, the catheter allegedly had a break on the distal end.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one seeker support catheter was returned for evaluation.During visual evaluation, the catheter measured approximately 90.4 centimeters in length from the distal tip to the strain relief which is matching the length of the catheter.There is no break observed on the catheter.Therefore, the investigation is unconfirmed for break.A definitive root cause for the alleged catheter break could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2021).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.H3 other text : see h10.

• Brand Name: SEEKER
• Common Device Name: SUPPORT CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 11861600
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01086
• Device Sequence Number: 4414643
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067952
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067952
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103367
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/29/2021

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: SK9035M
• Device Catalogue Number: SK9035M
• Device Lot Number: VTDW0236
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/19/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/03/2021
• 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