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

Model Number CQ7594

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Peeled/Delaminated (1454)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/19/2017

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 cephalic vein, frayed material was found at the distal tip of the pta balloon upon removal from the patient.Another pta balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: 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.Investigation summary: the device was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection found peeled pebax and a frayed fiber on the balloon.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for both peeled pebax, and frayed material.The definitive root cause for the identified issues could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown whether patient and/or procedural factors contributed to the event.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: when the catheter is exposed to the vascular system, it should be manipulated while under high-quality fluoroscopic observation.Do not advance or retract the catheter unless the balloon is fully deflated.If resistance is met during manipulation, determine the cause of the resistance before proceeding.Applying excessive force to the catheter can result in tip breakage or balloon separation.Use of the conquest 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the cephalic vein, frayed material was found at the distal tip of the pta balloon upon removal from the patient.Another pta balloon was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: CONQUEST PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7176185
• MDR Text Key: 96775179
• Report Number: 2020394-2017-01902
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741063190
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741063190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K083657
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2020
• Device Model Number: CQ7594
• Device Catalogue Number: CQ7594
• Device Lot Number: REBV1837
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/29/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2017
• 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