MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER

Model Number	996101
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/03/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the balloon in the percutaneous dilation catheter had a hole in it.It was stated that the doctor had to restart with a different balloon from a competitor.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this event could be, "poor balloon design (inadequate wall thickness/strength) " or "inadequate material selection".The device was used for treatment purposes, however, it is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or contributed to the reported event.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "the x-force® nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter is a sterile, single use device.Carefully inspect the catheter and the sterile packaging for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment.Do not use the product if damage is evident." "store in a cool, dry and dark place.Do not store near radiation or ultraviolet light sources as these may damage product materials." correction: h.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the balloon in the percutaneous dilation catheter had a hole in it.It was stated that the doctor had to restart with a different balloon from a competitor.

• Brand Name: BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 13374864
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 3769484
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127660
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127660
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063632
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/03/2022

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 Expiration Date: 02/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 996101
• Device Catalogue Number: 996101
• Device Lot Number: BMFXFM02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2021
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown