MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 1618000

Device Problems Difficult to Flush (1251); Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Suction Problem (2170)

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

Event Date 03/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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: 03/2022).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 not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately one year nine months and six days post port placement, the port allegedly had difficulty in flushing.It was further reported that the port allegedly had suction issue.Reportedly, upon computed tomography with contrast showed the tip allegedly had a fibrous flap.The current status of the patient is reported to be stable.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 8F
• 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: 17001008
• MDR Text Key: 315909498
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-02090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026485
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026485
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122899
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/25/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1618000
• Device Catalogue Number: 1618000
• Device Lot Number: REEX2411
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2023
• 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