MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 HICKMAN TRIFUSION CV CATHETER, TRIPLE-LUMEN, 12F; CHRONIC CATHETERS

Catalog Number 0609230

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 02/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.(expiry date: 05/2025).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.Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a chronic catheter placement procedure, the plastic piece that covers the tunneler allegedly disconnected from the tunneler and remained inside the patient.It was further reported that sometime post a catheter placement, the catheter was removed and the patient complained about the discomfort and the plastic piece was found inside the patient under ultrasound examination.Reportedly the plastic piece was removed.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: HICKMAN TRIFUSION CV CATHETER, TRIPLE-LUMEN, 12F
• Type of Device: CHRONIC CATHETERS
• 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: 18927868
• MDR Text Key: 337949956
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741036538
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741036538
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K041088
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0609230
• Device Lot Number: REHT1915
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2024
• 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
• Patient Weight: 181 KG