MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERFLOW APHERESIS IV IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number A710962

Device Problems Suction Problem (2170); Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 11/02/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 12/2021).

Event Description

It was reported that during port placement, the right port was allegedly unable to aspirate.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted to fda, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.H10: 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 12/2021), g3.H11: h6 (device, result, conclusion).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during port placement, the right port was allegedly unable to aspirate.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERFLOW APHERESIS IV IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX, 9.6F
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 10910983
• MDR Text Key: 218538529
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-20718
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741129438
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741129438
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K163001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/26/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A710962
• Device Catalogue Number: A710962
• Device Lot Number: REET1688
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other