MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 018 PTA DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number UNK ULTRAVERSE 018

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Perforation of Vessels (2135); Vascular Dissection (3160); Embolism/Embolus (4438)

Event Date 08/23/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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 (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.

Event Description

It was reported through an anonymous post-market survey of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) catheters that out of 147 total treatments, 6 were unsuccessful in femoral, 7 were unsuccessful in popliteal, 5 were unsuccessful in tibial, 3 were unsuccessful in peroneal and there were 3 occurrences of flow-limiting dissection, 2 occurrences of vessel perforation and 3 occurrences of distal embolization which required intervention. The current status of the patient(s) was not provided.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 018 PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford N A ; EI N A
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12493183
• MDR Text Key: 272137527
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-01740
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121856
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Catalogue Number: UNK ULTRAVERSE 018
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial

Patient Treatment Data

Date Received: 09/18/2021 Patient Sequence Number: 1