MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. ULTRAVERSE 035; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Catalog Number	U35130415
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Remove (1528); Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/18/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the lower extremity artery, the pta balloon was allegedly ruptured.It was further reported that there was difficulty in retracting the balloon through the introducer sheath, and the balloon and the introducer sheath was removed as one unit.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 07/2025).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.H3 other text : device not returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one ultraverse 035 dilatation catheter was returned for evaluation.No specific anomalies were noted during the visual evaluation.On the functional testing, the balloon catheter was inflated with the in-house presto inflation device from 8 to 9 atm.Upon inflation, the balloon was inflated without any problems and maintained shape and pressure, then the balloon deflated.Then, the returned balloon catheter was able to be inserted into and retracted from the in-house guide wire and then further into the in-house introducer sheath without any issue.No other functional testing was performed.As during the testing the balloon inflated and deflated without significant evidence of balloon rupture, further the returned catheter was able to insert and retract through out in-house introducer sheath without any issue.Hence, the investigation was unconfirmed for the reported balloon rupture and difficult to remove from the sheath.A definitive root cause for the reported balloon rupture and difficult to remove could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiry date: 07/2025).H11: h6 (method, result, conclusion).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 during an angioplasty procedure in the lower extremity artery, the pta balloon was allegedly ruptured.It was further reported that there was difficulty in retracting the balloon through the introducer sheath, and the balloon and the introducer sheath was removed as one unit.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ULTRAVERSE 035
• Common Device Name: 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: 17929087
• Report Number: 2020394-2023-00860
• Device Sequence Number: 17751259
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741092220
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741092220
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142261
• 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): 12/15/2023

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 Catalogue Number: U35130415
• Device Lot Number: CMGV0104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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