MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 7F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 0603870CE

Device Problems Disconnection (1171); Entrapment of Device (1212); Material Separation (1562); Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 02/27/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement, the patient allegedly experienced swelling around the port area while infusion.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly found to be disconnected from the port upon x-ray examination and the catheter allegedly migrated to the right heart.It was also reported that the catheter was stuck in the heart and was unable to be removed.Reportedly, the catheter was removed at later stage in the operating room.Furthermore, separation of the catheter and the port at the place of fixation was allegedly noticed.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the m.R.I.Low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 7f products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510k number for the m.R.I.Low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 7f products is identified in d2 and g4.H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement, the patient allegedly experienced swelling around the port area while infusion.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly found to be disconnected from the port upon x-ray examination and the catheter allegedly migrated to the right heart.It was also reported that the catheter was stuck in the heart and was unable to be removed.Furthermore, separation of the catheter and the port at the place of fixation was allegedly noticed.Reportedly, the catheter was removed at later stage in the operating room and the port was removed as well.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the m.R.I.Low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 7f products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510k number for the m.R.I.Low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 7f products is identified in d2 and g4.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 catheter disconnection, material separation, migration and entrapment 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: M.R.I. LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 7F
• 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: 19183408
• MDR Text Key: 341062128
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01921
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RS
• PMA/PMN Number: K924250
• 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
• Report Date: 04/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0603870CE
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention