MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS HGSTAR, 14.5 FR, ST, 23CM, STAND; DIALYSIS CATHETER

Model Number 5833730

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/31/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review 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.(expiration date: 09/2019).

Event Description

It was reported that upon unpacking the dialysis catheter kit, foreign material was allegedly found inside the introducer needle, which rendered the device unusable.Reportedly, another device was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: HGSTAR, 14.5 FR, ST, 23CM, STAND
• Type of Device: DIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8931389
• MDR Text Key: 155574222
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-02506
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741013409
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741013409
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K051748
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/26/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5833730
• Device Catalogue Number: 5833730
• Device Lot Number: REBZ1899
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/31/2019
• 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