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

Catalog Number U357556

Device Problems Break (1069); Hole In Material (1293)

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

Event Date 11/13/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The lot number for the device has been provided.A review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation 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that a hole was allegedly identified on the pta balloon dilatation catheter.It was further reported that the device was retracted without issue and another balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and the lot device history records were reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint reported for this lot number and issue to date.Visual/microscopic inspection: the sample was returned.No anomalies were noted to the strain relief or the y-hub.Functional/performance evaluation: the patency of the lumen was tested with an 0.035¿ guidewire and it passed without issue.The inflation hub was connected to an inflation device and the balloon was inflated with water.Upon inflation, water was observed leaking out of the distal end of the strain relief.The strain relief was removed and a partial circumferential catheter shaft break was found 0.5cm from the hub.Sanding marks were noted on the catheter at the location of the break.Medical records review: medical records were not provided for review.Image/photo review: images/photos were not provided for review.Conclusion: the investigation is confirmed for a partial circumferential catheter shaft break just distal to the y-hub, which the user likely perceived as a hole in the catheter.Excessive sanding of the catheter under the strain relief is the root cause for the partial circumferential catheter break.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: precautions: carefully inspect the catheter prior to use to verify that the catheter has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape, and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Dilatation catheter preparation: prepare the wire lumen of the catheter by attaching a syringe to the wire lumen hub and flushing with sterile saline solution.Use of the ultraverse 035 pta dilatation catheter: position the balloon relative to the lesion to be dilated, ensure the guidewire is in place, and inflate the balloon to the appropriate pressure.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: ULTRAVERSE 035 PTA CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 west 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): CLEARSTREAM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; moyne upper; enniscorthy, co. wexford ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 west 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 5277603
• MDR Text Key: 33710544
• Report Number: 2020394-2015-01981
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K142261
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/16/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/09/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: U357556
• Device Lot Number: 50114321
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/02/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2014
• 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