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

Model Number	SK13535M
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation of a recanalization procedure, the catheter was allegedly found to be ruptured in the middle.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no patient contact.
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: 02/2023).
Additional 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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available 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: the initial mdr was inadvertently submitted with a g3 date of 03/01/2022.The correct g3 date is 02/25/2022.H10: d4 (expiry date: 02/2023).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation of a recanalization procedure, the catheter was allegedly found to be ruptured in the middle.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no patient contact.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation of a recanalization procedure, the catheter was allegedly found to be ruptured in the middle.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no patient contact.
Additional 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 seeker crossing support catheter was returned for evaluation.The support catheter was returned as two segments.A complete circumferential break was noted.Segment one consists hub and catheter.Segment two consists of the distal end of the catheter.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the break issue as the break was noted to the catheter.A definitive root cause for the reported break issue 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: 02/2023), g3, h2.H11: g1, 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.

• Brand Name: SEEKER
• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13926649
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00224
• Device Sequence Number: 17724213
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067891
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067891
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/30/2022

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: SK13535M
• Device Catalogue Number: SK13535M
• Device Lot Number: VTFP0233
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2022; 08/30/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2022; 09/02/2022
• 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 Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 62 KG