MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® X-FORCE® BALLOON DILATION CATHETER

Model Number	998606
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the dilation catheter balloon leaked.The operation could not be completed because the pressure could not be applied, when the doctor examined the consumables used before the patient underwent ureteral dilatation on the afternoon of (b)(6) 2021.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed, cause unknown.The x-force balloon dilation catheter was returned without the original packaging.The device was visually inspected under normal room lighting with no defects noted.A potential root cause for this event could be, "poor balloon design (inadequate wall thickness/strength), inadequate material selection".As no patient involvement the device was not used, however, it is intended to be used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device met all relevant manufacturing specifications.As the dilation catheter was damaged there appear to be a relationship between the reported event and the device.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "do not exceed the recommended rated burst pressure (rbp) for this device.Balloon rupture may occur if the rbp rating is exceeded.Please refer to the device label for the recommended maximum rated burst pressure.Extreme caution should be used when considering dilation of irregular, not-compliant tissue or in the presence of certain calculi." "the x-force® balloon dilation catheter is a sterile, single use device.Carefully inspect the catheter and the sterile packaging for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment.Do not use the product if damage is evident." "store the balloon dilation catheter in a cool, dry, dark place.Do not store near radiation or ultraviolet light sources as these may damage product materials." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was evaluated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the dilation catheter balloon leaked.The operation could not be completed because the pressure could not be applied when the doctor examined the consumables used before the patient underwent ureteral dilatation on the afternoon of (b)(6) 2021.

• Brand Name: BARD® X-FORCE® BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: DILATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12388172
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-05278
• Device Sequence Number: 4648622
• Product Code: EZN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741052719
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741052719
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050875
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/21/2022

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 Expiration Date: 04/25/2022
• Device Model Number: 998606
• Device Catalogue Number: 998606
• Device Lot Number: BMDXFM06
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/04/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown