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

Catalog Number 6393190

Device Problems Material Discolored (1170); Stretched (1601); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

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

Event Date 02/15/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that one month and twenty-one days post a dialysis catheter placement, the catheter hubs were allegedly getting weaker, causing ballooning while flushing and also catheter hub color was allegedly changed to pale yellow.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 device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4: (expiration date: 05/2025).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.

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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.However, three electronic photos were provided for review.The first and second photo shows the catheter discoloration.Material stretch and protrusion was noted to the blue luer near the bifurcation area.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported material discoloration, material stretch and protrusion.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.H10: d4 (expiration date: 05/2025), g3, h6 (method).H11: h6 (result, conclusion).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 one month and twenty-one days post a dialysis catheter placement, the catheter hubs were allegedly getting weaker, causing ballooning while flushing and also catheter hub color was allegedly changed to pale yellow.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: 18899894
• MDR Text Key: 337691581
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01072
• 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: 04/16/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/13/2024
• 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: REHV0812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2024
• 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