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

Catalog Number	U357574
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly had a tiny hole in the shaft of the balloon.It was further reported that the pta balloon allegedly leaked during flushing.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
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 35 dilatation catheter was returned for evaluation.Microscopic observations show a partial longitudinal tear noted on the catheter shaft.No specific anomalies were noted in the visual evaluation.On the functional testing, the returned catheter was attempted to inflate from 8 to 14 atm with an in-house presto inflation device, but it was unsuccessful.A further attempt of inflation water was noted to be streaming from the catheter shaft from the site of the tear.As the microscopic observations show, the evidence of catheter shaft tears.Hence, the investigation was confirmed for the reported catheter shaft hole and identified catheter shaft tear.A definitive root cause for the reported catheter shaft hole and identified catheter shaft tear 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 (expiration date: 09/2026) 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 : see h10.

• 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: 19169933
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-00550
• Device Sequence Number: 12717148
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741093456
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741093456
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142261
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2024

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: U357574
• Device Lot Number: CMHX0426
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2024
• 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 Age: 84 YR
• Patient Sex: Female