MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO) ATLAS PTA DILATATION CATHETER; PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER

Model Number	AT75186
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/28/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.(expiry date: 09/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure of a calcified lesion in the left external iliac vein, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured at 6atm during the third inflation attempt.The pta balloon was exchanged over the guidewire for another that was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional 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.Investigation summary: the device was returned for evaluation.During functional testing, a pinhole rupture was identified.Fibers were removed and a compound rupture was noted approx.4.3cm from the distal tip.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported rupture.The definitive root cause for the identified rupture 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 review of the ifu (instructions for use), indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, and contraindications showed that the product labeling is adequate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure of a calcified lesion in the left external iliac vein, the pta balloon allegedly ruptured at 6atm during the third inflation attempt.The pta balloon was exchanged over the guidewire for another that was used to complete the procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: ATLAS PTA DILATATION CATHETER
• Common Device Name: PTA BALLOON DILATATION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• MDR Report Key: 8282912
• Report Number: 2020394-2019-00077
• Device Sequence Number: 141536
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741062506
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741062506
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K120971
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/14/2019

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: AT75186
• Device Catalogue Number: AT75186
• Device Lot Number: GFCW3343
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/14/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/03/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/28/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Weight: 98