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

Model Number SK13514

Device Problem Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911)

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

Event Date 12/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

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: 11/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that prior to a recanalization procedure, the physician allegedly noted that the position or the length of the marker seemed to be different.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: SEEKER
• Type of Device: 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 85281
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13173902
• MDR Text Key: 283423740
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-02150
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067877
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067877
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K103367
• 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
• Report Date: 12/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SK13514
• Device Catalogue Number: SK13514
• Device Lot Number: VTEY0456
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2021
• 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 Sequence Number: 1