MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS TRI-FUNNEL REPL GAST 18F; GASTROSTOMY FEEDING TUBE

Model Number	000718
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Perforation (2205)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/23/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an alleged hole was identified on the feeding tube.It was further alleged the patient is experiencing stomach irritation due to multiple replacements.Reportedly, the device was replaced.It was further reported, the device was replaced.

• Brand Name: TRI-FUNNEL REPL GAST 18F
• Common Device Name: GASTROSTOMY FEEDING TUBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 8189380
• Report Number: 3006260740-2018-03712
• Device Sequence Number: 2111906
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741037146
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741037146
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K063118
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2018
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/20/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000718
• Device Catalogue Number: 000718
• Device Lot Number: NGCN1638
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 42 YR
• Patient Weight: 59