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

Model Number U357594

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 11/17/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 09/2023).

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly stuck upon removing from the sheath.It was further reported that device was removed as single unit.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one ultraverse 035 pta dilatation catheter returned loaded and stuck with an unknown introducer sheath for the evaluation.On the visual evaluation, the device was noted bloody.The distal tip of the sheath was noted to be buckled and the bunching also noted throughout the introducer sheath.No other anomalies were noted to the sample.No other functional testing was performed due to the condition of the returned device.Therefore the investigation for the reported difficult to remove was confirmed, as the balloon returned loaded and stuck with an unknown introducer sheath for the evaluation.A definitive root cause for the reported 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2023).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly stuck upon removing from the sheath.It was further reported that device was removed as single unit.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 035
• 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: 12982337
• MDR Text Key: 282116431
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02067
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741094347
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741094347
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K142261
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/31/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: U357594
• Device Catalogue Number: U357594
• Device Lot Number: CMEX0132
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/31/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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