MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 1716070J

Device Problems Entrapment of Device (1212); Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 10/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure via the left brachial vein under fluoroscopy, the introducer needle was inserted via the left brachial vein, when attempting to remove the guidewire, the tip of the guidewire got stuck in the chiari network making it difficult to remove.It was further reported that after repeated pulling of the guidewire, the resistance disappeared and it became possible to remove it.It was also reported that after the guidewire was removed, a cut chiari network with a length of 7 cm was found wrapped around the tip of the guidewire.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure via the left brachial vein under fluoroscopy, the introducer needle was inserted via the left brachial vein and when attempting to remove the guidewire, the tip of the guidewire got stuck in the chiari network making it difficult to remove.It was further reported that after repeated pulling of the guidewire, the resistance disappeared and it became possible to remove it.It was also reported that after the guidewire was removed, a cut chiari network with a length of 7 cm was found wrapped around the tip of the guidewire.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported entrapment and difficult to remove issues as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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 not returned.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 6F
• Type of Device: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• 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: 17971963
• MDR Text Key: 326130371
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741163739
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741163739
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K072549
• 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: 12/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1716070J
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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