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

Catalog Number	AT75144
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured on the first inflation at minimal pressure 6 atm.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: one atlas device was returned for evaluation.Upon visual inspection, no kinks noted to the catheter shaft, no anomalies to the luers, bifurcate or glue fillets.An in-house presto inflation device was used to inflate the balloon, and water was noted leaking from the distal end of the balloon.Further, the balloon fibers where stripped and under microscopic examination, a pinhole rupture was noted to the distal tip of the balloon.No other functional testing performed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported balloon rupture as a pinhole rupture was noted to the balloon.A definitive root cause for the alleged balloon rupture 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: g3 h11: d2b (lit; dqy), d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), h6 (method, result) 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 an angioplasty procedure, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured on the first inflation at minimal pressure of 6 atm.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS
• Common Device Name: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 21032783
• Report Number: 2020394-2024-01919
• Device Sequence Number: 13033394
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741062438
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741062438(11)231027(17)260928(10)GFHV2759
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MY
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120971
• 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): 03/05/2025

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: 09/28/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: AT75144
• Device Lot Number: GFHV2759
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2023
• 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