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 Problem Migration (4003)

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

Event Date 09/16/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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: 09/2018).Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that after a port placement procedure, the port allegedly migrated.The current status of the patient was unknown.

• 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: 12612006
• MDR Text Key: 275884844
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-04322
• 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: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: A710962
• Device Catalogue Number: A710962
• Device Lot Number: REBW0875
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/16/2021
• 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