BARD® GOODWIN SOUND
Report
- Report Number
- 1018233-2021-04799
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 8, 2021
- Date of Event
- July 15, 2021
- Report Date
- February 16, 2022
- Manufacturer
- C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
- Product Code
- FBX
- UDI-DI
- 00801741047220
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- KS, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE REPORTED EVENT WAS UNCONFIRMED BECAUSE THE REPORTED FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPRODUCED. THE DEVICE DID NOT FAIL TO MEET RELEVANT SPECIFICATIONS. AS THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED ON A PATIENT IT WAS NOT USED FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR TREATMENT PURPOSES. THE PRODUCT HAD NOT CAUSED THE REPORTED FAILURE. NO ROOT CAUSE COULD BE FOUND BECAUSE THE REPORTED EVENT WAS UNCONFIRMED. THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW COULD NOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT A LOT NUMBER. AS THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNCONFIRMED A LABELING REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED. CORRECTIONS: D,F,H H11: SECTION A THROUGH F - 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. THE ACTUAL/SUSPECTED DEVICE WAS EVALUATED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVED A PARTIAL ORDER OF QUITE A FEW GOODWIN SOUNDED REPLACEMENTS AS IT HAD CONSISTENTLY ISSUES WITH RUST AND DISCOLORATION IN THE LUMEN. IT WAS ALSO STATED UPON RECEIVING THE NEW REPLACEMENTS, THEY ARE INSPECTED WITH A BORESCOPE AND DISCOLORATION WAS NOTED PRIOR TO ANY REPROCESSING. PER FOLLOW UP VIA EMAIL ON 16AUG21, THE LOT NUMBERS OF THE AFFECTED SOUNDS WHICH ARE MIXED WITH NEW BOX AND NEVER PROCESSED. THE NEW BOX, WHICH WAS PROCESSED INITIALLY, NEVER USED ON PATIENT. THIS WAS THE ONGOING ISSUE FOR THE CUSTOMER AND CONSISTENTLY REPLACING THESE. THE CUSTOMER CHECKED AND VERIFIED INTERNAL PROCESS AND FOLLOW THE IFU VERBATIM, FLUSHING WITH STERILE WATER AT POINT OF USE. THE BOX AND PACKAGING THAT CUSTOMER RECEIVED WAS FOR 11 SOUNDS. THEY HAVE TOTAL OF 24 SOUNDS 042824 AND 042826.
THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER RECEIVED A PARTIAL ORDER OF QUITE A FEW GOODWIN SOUNDED REPLACEMENTS AS IT HAD CONSISTENTLY ISSUES WITH RUST AND DISCOLORATION IN THE LUMEN. IT WAS ALSO STATED UPON RECEIVING THE NEW REPLACEMENTS, THEY ARE INSPECTED WITH A BORESCOPE AND DISCOLORATION WAS NOTED PRIOR TO ANY REPROCESSING.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1189295 | BARD® GOODWIN SOUND | GOODWIN SOUND | FBX | C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | 042812 | UNK | 00801741047220 |
| 1189308 | BARD® GOODWIN SOUND | GOODWIN SOUND | FBX | C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | 042812 | UNK | 00801741047220 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Other |