QuickLink™, SourceLink™ 70302QC10Recalls & reported problems
Bard Brachytherapy, Inc. · QuickLink™ Cartridge with 0.5mm Seed-to-Seed SourceLink™ Connectors · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 10
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10801741078092), received between Sep 18, 2017 and Dec 2, 2024 — classified as 10 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Sticking” (4 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Sticking4
- Physical Resistance/Sticking3
- Obstruction of Flow2
- Connection Problem1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- No Information3
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 2, 2024Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Jam; Material Fragmentation; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE LINKER CONNECTOR ALLEGEDLY DID NOT EJECT AND GOT STUCK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY BASE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20816299 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2022Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE SEEDS ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED FROM THE LOADER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13415600 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTOR ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED. WHEN THE DISPENSE BUTTON ON THE LOADER WAS PRESSED, THE DISPENSE BUTTON WAS HARD AND THE CONNECTOR COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED, AND THE SEEDS GOT STUCK IN THE LOADER THREE TIMES. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12614379 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2021Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A BRACHYTHERAPY PROCEDURE, THE CONNECTOR ALLEGEDLY COULD NOT BE DISCHARGED ALTHOUGH THE CONNECTOR WAS SET CORRECTLY ON THE LOADER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12547689 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2019Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER ORDERED ITEM 70302QC10, BUT RECEIVED ITEM 70301QC20. THE CUSTOMER WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH THE REQUIRED CONNECTORS, AS THEY STILL HAD SOME ON STOCK.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9240469 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2018Sticking; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SEEDS WERE STUCK IN THE NEEDLE WHEN THE RADIOTHERAPIST PUT THEM IN PLACE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7242241 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2018Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SEEDS WERE STUCK IN THE NEEDLE WHEN THE RADIOTHERAPIST PUT THEM IN PLACE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Information
MAUDE report 7242235 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2018Sticking; Obstruction of Flow
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SEEDS WERE STUCK IN THE NEEDLE WHEN THE RADIOTHERAPIST PUT THEM IN PLACE. THE CUSTOMER THOUGHT THE PROBLEM CAME FROM THE SPACER.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Information
MAUDE report 7241244 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2017Difficult to Remove; Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR WAS STICKY, SO IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DISCHARGE TO THE ASSEMBLY BASE.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6954078 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2017Connection Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A CONNECTION PROBLEM BETWEEN A CONNECTOR AND A SEED IN THE QUICKLINK LOADER. MEDICON INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT IN APPEARANCE ON THE RETURNED SAMPLE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF ALL THE SEEDS WERE DELIVERED AND/OR IF THERE WAS A PROLONGATION IN PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6873883 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.