MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. PTFE FELT PLEDGETS; SURGICAL OTHER

Catalog Number UNK PLEDGETS

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Meningitis (2389)

Event Date 10/06/2021

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.Takuro inoue, satoshi shitara, yukihiro goto, abrar arham, mustaqim prasetya, lori radclife, et al (2021).Bridge technique for hemifacial spasm with vertebral artery involvement.Acta neurochirurgica, 163:3311¿3320.Doi: 10.1007/s00701-021-05006-8.

Event Description

It was reported in an article titled "bridge technique for hemifacial spasm with vertebral artery involvement" that after some time post microvascular decompression using sling technique, the patient experienced meningitis.The current status of the patient is not provided.

• Brand Name: PTFE FELT PLEDGETS
• Type of Device: SURGICAL OTHER
• 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: 14998331
• MDR Text Key: 295769472
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00577
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DXZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Literature
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK PLEDGETS
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2022
• 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): Other