MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 035 PTA CATHETER; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number U3575104

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Separation (1562); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 09/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that prior to an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly would not fit through a sheath.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no patient contact.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 ultraverse 035 pta dilatation catheter has returned for evaluation.No specific anomalies noted on the returned device.On the functional evaluation the inner guide wire lumen was flushed, an in-house guide wire inserted.Upon the insertion of the guide wire, a blue fiber kind material was existed out of the catheter.On further an in-house introducer sheath was flushed and the catheter was inserted without any issue.On the removal of the catheter a resistance was felt near the proximal end of balloon.All the anomalies noted on the microscopic observation.No further testing performed.Therefore, the investigation was unconfirmed for the reported difficult to advance and device-device incompatibility as the catheter was able to insert and advance on the in-house introducer sheath without any issue.However, the investigation was confirmed for the identified material separation as a blue fiber was noted on the advancement of in-house guide wire.The investigation was also confirmed for the identified difficult to remove as the catheter felt resistance during the removal from the introducer sheath, near the proximal end of the balloon.A definitive root cause for the reported difficult to advance and device-device incompatibility, identified material separation, identified difficult to remove 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.(expiry date: 03/2024).

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 035 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON 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: 12967141
• MDR Text Key: 281976861
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02057
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741094583
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741094583
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142261
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/17/2021

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: U3575104
• Device Catalogue Number: U3575104
• Device Lot Number: CMFR0053
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/01/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 100 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White