MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT VUE, ISP, MR, 8FR, MICRO; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 1608052

Device Problems Difficult to Flush (1251); Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Blocked Connection (2888)

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

Event Date 06/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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: 03/2016).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.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately eight to ten years post port placement, the port was allegedly difficult to be accessed.It was further reported that the patient allegedly experienced fibrin sheath formation.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: 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 physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.Section a through f ¿ the information provided 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.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately eight to ten years post a port placement, the port was allegedly difficult to be accessed.It was further reported that the port was very difficult to be accessed and sometimes with no access, and used heparin with every other syringe to flush.Reportedly, the patient allegedly experienced fibrin sheath formation.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT VUE, ISP, MR, 8FR, MICRO
• 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: 17217304
• MDR Text Key: 318012495
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-02676
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026423
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026423
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063377
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1608052
• Device Catalogue Number: 1608052
• Device Lot Number: REYJ0327
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/17/2014
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female