MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER

Model Number	996101
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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.The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after opening the product, when the customer started to inflate the balloon, the doctor noticed the balloon was leaking.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned and further investigation was not conclusive.Though a specific cause cannot be identified, a potential root cause for this event could be, "poor balloon design".The device was used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or resulted in the reported event.No manufacturing issues or non-conformances were noted during review of the dhr that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "if resistance is felt when removing either the catheter or the guidewire from the working sheath, stop and consider removing them as a single unit to prevent damage to the product.Applying excessive force to the catheter can result in tip breakage or balloon separation." "inspection prior to use the x-force® nephrostomy balloon dilation catheter is a sterile, single use device.Carefully inspect the catheter and the sterile packaging for signs of damage that may have occurred during shipment.Do not use the product if damage is evident." "storage store in a cool, dry and dark place.Do not store near radiation or ultraviolet light sources as these may damage product materials." "preparation of the catheter all x-force® nephrostomy balloon dilation catheters contain air in the balloon lumen.The air must be removed to allow liquid to fill the balloon when it is inflated.1.Remove the protective sheath from the balloon.2.Attach the inflation device to the connector on the balloon lumen.3.Open the stopcock, and draw back on the inflation device to remove the air from the balloon catheter 4.Close the stopcock, remove the inflation device, depress the plunger to remove any air and reattach to the balloon catheter.5.Repeat steps 3-4 until all air is removed from the balloon lumen." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 after opening the product, when the customer started to inflate the balloon, the doctor noticed the balloon was leaking.

• Brand Name: BARD® X-FORCE® NEPHROSTOMY BALLOON DILATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: DILATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16732507
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-02537
• Device Sequence Number: 15119191
• Product Code: LJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127660
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127660
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063632
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/05/2023

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 Expiration Date: 10/07/2024
• Device Model Number: 996101
• Device Catalogue Number: 996101
• Device Lot Number: BMGWFM23
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown