MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SEEKER; SUPPORT CATHETER

Catalog Number	SK13514
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a recanalization procedure, the support catheter allegedly torn off in a section of the centimeter tip without being able to reach the introducer sheath.The procedure was completed by 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 is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 11/2024) 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 a recanalization procedure, the support catheter allegedly torn off in a section of the centimeter tip without being able to reach the introducer sheath.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
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: received one seeker crossing support catheter loaded onto a packaging hoop.The sample was received in two segments.Complete circumferential detachment was noted to the catheter shaft.Due to the nature of the complaint, functional testing was not performed.Two photos were reviewed.Both the photos show complete circumferential detachment of the catheter shaft of the seeker device.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported detachment.A definitive root cause for the alleged detachment 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: 11/2024), g3 h11: h6 (device, method, result, conclusion) 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.H3 other text : see h10.

• Brand Name: SEEKER
• Common Device Name: SUPPORT CATHETER
• 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: 18565644
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00096
• Device Sequence Number: 6858243
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741067877
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741067877
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103367
• 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): 04/11/2024

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: SK13514
• Device Lot Number: VTGY0136
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2024
• 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