MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 PONSKY PEG KIT, 20F; FEEDING TUBE

Model Number	006035
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Fistula (1862); Bowel Perforation (2668)
Date of Event	01/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 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 the feeding tube placement procedure, the transverse colon was allegedly perforated resulting in transverse colon fistula.The patient's current state was unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the feeding tube placement procedure, the transverse colon was allegedly perforated and resulting in transverse colon fistula.It was further reported that the catheter was removed.The current status of the patient is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 device was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported transverse colon fistula.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available 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.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.

• Brand Name: PONSKY PEG KIT, 20F
• Common Device Name: FEEDING TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• MDR Report Key: 11918983
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-02110
• Device Sequence Number: 14252467
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741081187
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741081187
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K915841
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 006035
• Device Catalogue Number: 006035
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2021
• 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: Required Intervention