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

Catalog Number	VA8094
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using the vaccess balloon catheter.During the procedure, the balloon catheter allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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.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
H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.One photo was provided and reviewed.The photo shows the vaccess pta balloon dilatation catheter.Blood residues were noted throughout the balloon.Balloon was in deflated condition.No other anomalies were noted.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.The presence of stents at the treatment site could have caused the balloon rupture.However, a definitive root cause for the reported 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.D2b (dqy; lit), g3, h6 (method) 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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using the vaccess balloon catheter.During the procedure, the balloon catheter allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: additional information was received, and the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.D2b (dqy; lit), g3.Section a through f: the information provide 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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (pta) procedure using the vaccess balloon catheter.During the procedure, the balloon catheter allegedly ruptured.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: VACCESS
• 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. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 23446942
• Report Number: 2020394-2025-01828
• Device Sequence Number: 15445964
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741121357
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741121357(17)280610(10)93TK0048
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111850
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/17/2025

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 Catalogue Number: VA8094
• Device Lot Number: 93TK0048
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/31/2025; 12/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025; 12/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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