MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. DENALI JUGULAR SYSTEM; VENA CAVA FILTER

Catalog Number DL900J

Device Problems Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Activation Failure (3270)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/06/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No device, no medical records and no medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that during a vena cava filter deployment several legs were allegedly crossed.The surgeon reportedly decided to leave the filter in place.There was no reported impact or consequence to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed with special attention to the raw materials, subassemblies, manufacturing process and quality control testing.This lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only event reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Visual/microscopic inspection: as the device was not returned, an inspection could not be performed.Functional/performance evaluation: as the device was not returned, an evaluation could not be performed.Medical records review: as medical records were not provided, a review could not be performed.Image/photo review: no medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.Conclusion: neither the device nor images were provided.The investigation is inconclusive for crossed legs upon deployment.Per the reported event, the physician pulled back on the pusher prior to deployment.Per the instructions for use (ifu), "retraction and twisting of the pusher during delivery could result in dislodgement of the filter, crossing of filter legs or arms, and could prevent the filter from further advancement within the introducer sheath." therefore, it is possible that the physician's deployment technique contributed to the reported event.However, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: warnings: delivery of the denali filter through the introducer sheath is advance only.Retraction and twisting of the pusher during delivery could result in dislodgement of the filter, crossing of filter legs or arms, and could prevent the filter from further advancement within the introducer sheath.Precautions: it is very important to maintain introducer patency with a saline flush to prevent occlusion of the introducer, which may interfere with delivery device advancement.Care should be taken to ensure the connection between the introducer sheath hub and the filter storage tube is tight; however, the use of excessive force which can cause slippage of the threads and/or breakage of the hub should be avoided.Do not deliver the filter by pushing it beyond the end of the introducer sheath.To achieve proper placement, unsheath the stationary filter by withdrawing the introducer sheath.Do not twist the pusher at anytime during this procedure.Potential complications: failure of filter expansion/incomplete expansion.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

• Brand Name: DENALI JUGULAR SYSTEM
• Type of Device: VENA CAVA FILTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 west 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 west 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 5262911
• MDR Text Key: 32792136
• Report Number: 2020394-2015-01961
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741040795
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741040795(17)161031(10)GFXH2811
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K130366
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/06/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: DL900J
• Device Lot Number: GFXH2811
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/07/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 67 YR