MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. CONQUEST 40 PTA DILATATION CATHETER; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number CQF75104

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/24/2018

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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in an upper extremity, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and 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 received for evaluation.A visual inspection found peeled pebax, and fiber disturbance on the balloon.The device was inflated and water was seen exiting the balloon.The fibers were stripped away and a longitudinal rupture was noted on the balloon.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for peeled pebax, fiber disturbance, and for a longitudinal rupture.The root cause for the reported rupture or identified fiber and pebax 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 review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in an upper extremity, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured.Another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: CONQUEST 40 PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Type of Device: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• MDR Report Key: 8103364
• MDR Text Key: 128392979
• Report Number: 2020394-2018-02114
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060632
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060632
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K120660
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/26/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
• Device Model Number: CQF75104
• Device Catalogue Number: CQF75104
• Device Lot Number: RECT1546
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/10/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 59 YR