FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BARD® GOODWIN SOUND

MDR report key: 12292203 · Received August 8, 2021

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

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