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

Model Number	007970
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As this malfunction is considered one event identified by the dealer; only one mdr report will be submitted for the reported quantity affected of ten for this event.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 08/2026).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation for a procedure, a black foreign material was allegedly found in the package upon opening the device.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as this malfunction is considered one event identified by the dealer; only one mdr report will be submitted for the reported quantity affected of twenty for this event.H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one bard ptfe pledget package was returned for evaluation.During visual evaluation, no evidence of breach of sterile barrier was observed.Sample was noted to have a black particle within packaging along with discoloration.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported contamination issue.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the 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: d4 (expiry date: 08/2026), g3, h6 (method).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 for a procedure, a black foreign material was allegedly found in the package upon opening the device.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: PTFE FELT PLEDGETS
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 15866795
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-00933
• Device Sequence Number: 2493037
• Product Code: DXZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741041341
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741041341
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNKNOWN
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 12/07/2022

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: 007970
• Device Catalogue Number: 007970
• Device Lot Number: HUFW1409
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/10/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown