MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 EQUISTREAM SPLIT TIP; DIALYSIS CATHETER

Catalog Number 6903230

Device Problems Collapse (1099); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post dialysis catheter placement procedure, the catheter allegedly bent.It was further reported that the catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a video was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 02/2024).

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post dialysis catheter placement procedure, the catheter was allegedly bent.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly had a collapse during vacuuming the lumens.Reportedly, the device was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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 sample was not returned for evaluation.One electronic video was provided for review.The investigation is confirmed for the reported deformation issue as both the lumens of the catheter was found to be crimped just proximal to the bifurcation area.However the investigation is inconclusive for the reported collapse issue as the reported event cannot be confirmed from the provided video.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: b5, d4 (expiry date: 02/2024).H11: section a through f - 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.

• Brand Name: EQUISTREAM SPLIT TIP
• Type of Device: DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 16225013
• MDR Text Key: 308632017
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-00096
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741121654
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741121654
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K090101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/23/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6903230
• Device Lot Number: REGR2751
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1