MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 BARD POWERMIDLINE CATHETER BASIC KIT (4F) (SINGLE-LUMEN) (20CM)

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

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

Event Date 03/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.H3 : device not returned for evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported by the customer "placement of the midline catheter for which the mandrel (usually already in place in the catheter with a three-way connector and a "swollen" proximal end) is absent - many changes of brands and models due to supply difficulties.The catheter is inserted using the classic technique through a peelable introducer.The catheter was rinsed.The next day, injection difficulties persisted after rinsing.At d2 or d3 the catheter was removed: discovery of a mandrel inside the catheter, being expelled by the distal end.Significant risk of intravascular metallic foreign body.Current patient status: no consequences except for loss of venous line.Actions taken in the health care institution for the management of the patient: withdrawal of the medical device, observation of the defect.No particular measure.

• Brand Name: BARD POWERMIDLINE CATHETER BASIC KIT (4F) (SINGLE-LUMEN) (20CM)
• Type of Device: MIDLINE 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: kayla bevins ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 16989525
• MDR Text Key: 315839672
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-02073
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PND
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K153393
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/23/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: P6154118
• Device Lot Number: REFT4645
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other