MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS HEMOSTAR LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, POLYURETHANE, 14.5F

Model Number 5833690

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Suction Problem (2170)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the reported leak at the connection and unable to aspirate issue cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be determined.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.(expiry date: 05/2021).

Event Description

It was reported that during a catheter placement procedure, there was allegedly a leak at the end of the puncture needle.It was further reported that, device was not tightly connected with the syringe and as a result, the device could not be aspirated.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: HEMOSTAR LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER, POLYURETHANE, 14.5F
• 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: 11235856
• MDR Text Key: 228851552
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-80024
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741013386
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741013386
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K051748
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/27/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5833690
• Device Catalogue Number: 5833690
• Device Lot Number: REDU1608
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2019
• 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