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

Model Number ATG120184

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Injury (2348)

Event Date 11/30/2018

Event Type  Injury  

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: 04/2021).The information provided by bd 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 bd.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the superior vena cava, the pta balloon was allegedly found to be detached.A snare was used to retrieve the detached material, via an alternate access site.No further treatment was needed.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during an angioplasty procedure in the superior vena cava, the pta balloon was allegedly found to be detached.A snare was used to retrieve the detached material, via an alternate access site.No further treatment was needed.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.Investigation summary: the balloon of the device was returned for evaluation.The catheter and hub was not returned.The balloon segment was examined and signs of detachment were noted at both balloon weld locations.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for balloon detachment.The definitive root cause for the identified detachment could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown whether procedural issues 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.(expiry date: 04/2021).

• Brand Name: ATLAS GOLD 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: 8337526
• MDR Text Key: 136110818
• Report Number: 2020394-2019-00123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LIT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741060885
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741060885
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K181323
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ATG120184
• Device Catalogue Number: ATG120184
• Device Lot Number: 93PC0084
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/25/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/13/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Weight: 72