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

Model Number U41502H10RX

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 04/22/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure of a calcified chronic total occlusion in the right superficial femoral artery via an ipsilateral antegrade approach, the shaft of the catheter allegedly bent.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records was 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: 06/2023).Device not returned.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE RX
• 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: 14487231
• MDR Text Key: 292489486
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00402
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741056567
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741056567
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131199
• 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: 05/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/24/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: U41502H10RX
• Device Catalogue Number: U41502H10RX
• Device Lot Number: CMEU0174
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2020
• 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