MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE CATHETER

Catalog Number	006173P
Medical Device Problem Code	Inflation Problem (1310)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the temporary pacing electrode catheter was inflated prior to insertion.The balloon appeared to be leaking and was reported as defective and not used.As had happened several times before, the balloon did not inflate during the first test prior to use.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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
The reported event was unconfirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), used temporary pacing electrode catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted using (in-house) syringe inflated balloon with 1.5cc air without difficulty.Allowed to rest with no leaks evident.The reported event was not confirmed.No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.As the reported event is unconfirmed a labeling review is not required.Correction: d, e, h.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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 the temporary pacing electrode catheter was inflated prior to insertion.The balloon appeared to be leaking and was reported as defective and not used.As had happened several times before, the balloon did not inflate during the first test prior to use.

• Brand Name: BALLOON BIPOLAR TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE CATHETER
• Common Device Name: TEMPORARY PACING ELECTRODE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 21424092
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-01110
• Device Sequence Number: 7913851
• Product Code: LDF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741011207
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741011207(11)240808(17)260731(10)GFJT1342
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K800298
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/18/2025

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 006173P
• Device Lot Number: GFJT1342
• 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: 02/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown