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

Model Number AT75144

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No hospital/medical records or 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 device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.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 an angioplasty procedure in the left common iliac artery, an alleged pinhole ruptured occurred.The balloon was removed in its entirety through the sheath without difficulty.The procedure was concluded, and no further treatment was provided.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history records were 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 complaint reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Conclusion: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection found frayed fibers on the balloon.An inflation attempt was made, and a pinhole rupture was noted in the balloon.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for both a pinhole rupture, as well as for frayed fibers.The definitive root cause for the identified pinhole rupture or frayed material could not be determined based upon the available information.It is unknown if patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: warnings: do not exceed the rbp recommended for this device.Balloon rupture may occur if the rbp rating is exceeded.To prevent over pressurization, use of a pressure monitoring device is recommended.Precautions: if resistance is felt during post procedure withdrawal of the catheter, it is recommended to remove the balloon catheter and guidewire/introducer sheath as a single unit.Use of the atlas pta dilatation catheter: apply negative pressure to fully evacuate fluid from the balloon.Confirm that the balloon is fully deflated under fluoroscopy.While maintaining negative pressure and the position of the guidewire, withdraw the deflated dilatation catheter over the wire through the introducer sheath.Use of a gentle counterclockwise motion may be used to help facilitate catheter removal through the introducer sheath.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the left common iliac artery, an alleged pinhole ruptured occurred.The balloon was removed in its entirety through the sheath without difficulty.The procedure was concluded, and no further treatment was provided.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER, ANGIOPLASTY, PERIPHERAL, TRANSLUMINAL
• 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 NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7045597
• MDR Text Key: 93140587
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01611
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741062438
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741062438
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K120971
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/28/2020
• Device Model Number: AT75144
• Device Catalogue Number: AT75144
• Device Lot Number: GFBN2339
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/19/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2017
• 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: 77 YR