MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 035; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number U3575106

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 02/23/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured and detached.It was further reported that the device segments are removed using venotomy.The current patient status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported as unknown.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.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture, detachment and difficult to remove 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.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 Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured and got detached.It was further reported that the balloon was allegedly difficult to be removed from the sheath.Reportedly, the detached balloon segments were removed using venotomy.The current patient status is unknown.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 035
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford N A ; EI N A
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 14236036
• MDR Text Key: 290271269
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00331
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741094590
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741094590
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142261
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: U3575106
• Device Catalogue Number: U3575106
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/11/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention