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

Catalog Number 6393190

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 08/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that approximately a week post dialysis catheter placement, the catheter lumen was allegedly broken.It was further reported that blood was allegedly coming out of the lumen.Reportedly, the catheter was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2025).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.H3 other text : device pending return.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one 19cm glidepath d/l catheter in two segments was received for evaluation.Visual, microscopic evaluations were performed.The blue luer hub was noted to have a complete break from the extension leg.The edges of the complete circumferential break on the proximal end of the blue luer extension leg were noted to be jagged.The surface was noted to be finely granular with residue throughout.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture and the identified material separation issues.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported leak issue as no functional tests were performed due to the condition of the device.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2025).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.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately a week post dialysis catheter placement, the catheter lumen was allegedly broken.It was further reported that blood was allegedly coming out of the lumen.Reportedly, the catheter was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: GLIDEPATH
• 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: 17797204
• MDR Text Key: 324013196
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04236
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741138492
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741138492
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K051748
• 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: 11/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6393190
• Device Lot Number: REHS2797
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/26/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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