MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. MERIDIAN FILTER SYSTEM - JUGULAR; VENA CAVA FILTER

Catalog Number MD800J

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Malposition of Device (2616); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a lot history review was performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.However, medical record was received for evaluation.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported positioning problem and it is inconclusive for filter tilt, detachment and the retrieval difficulties.Based on the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The device is labeled for single use.

Event Description

A review of the reported information indicates that model md800j vena cava filter allegedly experienced filter tilt, difficult to remove, detachment and positioning problem.The information was received from a single source.This malfunction involved one patient with no patient consequences.A (b)(6) female patient weighs (b)(6).

• Brand Name: MERIDIAN FILTER SYSTEM - JUGULAR
• Type of Device: VENA CAVA FILTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12198094
• MDR Text Key: 262505243
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-80618
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): Y
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/20/2021

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
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Catalogue Number: MD800J
• Device Lot Number: GFWJ1273
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/20/2021
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1