MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SEEKER CROSSING SUPPORT; SUPPORT CATHETER

Model Number	SK13518
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/13/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation for an angioplasty procedure, it was discovered that the position or the length of the catheter marker seemed to be different.There was no reported patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.(expiry date: 06/2023).

• Brand Name: SEEKER CROSSING SUPPORT
• Common Device Name: SUPPORT CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13173601
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02148
• Device Sequence Number: 4561745
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067884
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067884
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103367
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SK13518
• Device Catalogue Number: SK13518
• Device Lot Number: VTFT0459
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown