MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS BARD BUTTON REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY DEVICE 18F X 2.4CM; TUBE, GASTRO-ENTEROSTOMY

Model Number 000283

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review 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.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 the patient's button gastrostomy tube is leaking through the valve/center of the button.The button was removed and a new button was placed.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: BARD BUTTON REPLACEMENT GASTROSTOMY DEVICE 18F X 2.4CM
• Type of Device: TUBE, GASTRO-ENTEROSTOMY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 7679432
• MDR Text Key: 113745861
• Report Number: 3006260740-2018-01687
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KGC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741087865
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741087865
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K904779
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other,use
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/11/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000283
• Device Catalogue Number: 000283
• Device Lot Number: HUBX2712
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2017
• 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: 14 YR
• Patient Weight: 32