MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526 QUICKLINK EXTENSION LINK #20; BRACHYTHERAPY LINKS & CARTRIDGES

Model Number	70303QC20
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2022).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a brachytherapy procedure, the connector of the device allegedly could not be discharged properly from the cartridge when the dispense button from the loader was pressed.It was further reported that when the dispense button on the loader was pressed again, the connector could be discharged.The procedure was completed using same device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a device history record review was performed for the affected lot number of the product.No issues were noted.Investigation summary: two sourcelink extension cartridges were returned for evaluation.Both of the cartridges were inspected and nothing unusual was noted.The cartridges gate closure worked as expected, no spring protrusion on the backside of the cartridges and the plunger traveled appropriately.The links in the unused cartridge were in great shape.The unused cartridge with the 20 links was placed into a quicklink loader and was able to dispense all of the links on the first attempt without any issues.The empty cartridge was filled with 20 extension links and was placed into a quicklink loader.All 20 links were dispensed without any issues noted.Therefore, the investigation is unconfirmed for reported issue.A definite root cause could not be determined.Labeling review: labeling was reviewed and found to be adequate.There is a caution statement, which states "in the event the quicklink¿ loader or cartridges become inoperable due to damage or malfunction, any or all components may be removed from the cartridges and implanted manually." h10: d4(expiry date: 06/2022), g3.H11: d4(medical device lot number), h6(method, result, conclusion).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 or Problem Description
It was reported that during a brachytherapy procedure, the connector of the device allegedly could not be discharged properly from the cartridge when the dispense button from the loader was pressed.It was further reported that when the dispense button on the loader was pressed again, the connector could be discharged.The procedure was completed using same device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: QUICKLINK EXTENSION LINK #20
• Common Device Name: BRACHYTHERAPY LINKS & CARTRIDGES
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526; 295 east lies road; carol stream 60188
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD BRACHYTHERAPY, INC. -1424526; 295 east lies road; carol stream 60188
• Manufacturer Contact: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13250923
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-08795
• Device Sequence Number: 14594677
• Product Code: KXK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741078115
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741078115
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023210
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/21/2022

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: 70303QC20
• Device Catalogue Number: 70303QC20
• Device Lot Number: BBFW0056
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/23/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: Male