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	04/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that upon opening the package, a contamination of foreign material was allegedly found.The procedure was completed by using another 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: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2027).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.
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 (b)(4) for this event.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: two impra eptfe patches was received for evaluation.Upon visual evaluation, foreign material was noted within inner packaging.No functional performed due to the nature of the complaint.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported contamination issue as the black and yellowish foreign material were noted in the inside package.A definitive root cause for the alleged contamination issue 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.D4 (expiry date: 03/2027).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 upon opening the package, a contamination of foreign material was allegedly found.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient involvement.

• 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: 16901288
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00328
• Device Sequence Number: 12102174
• 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): 07/06/2023

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 Model Number: 007970
• Device Catalogue Number: 007970
• Device Lot Number: HUGR0715
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/02/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown