MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 GLIDEPATH; DIALYSIS CATHETER

Catalog Number 6393420

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 07/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 during a dialysis catheter placement procedure, there was allegedly leakage in the hub of the catheter.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a dialysis catheter placement procedure, there was allegedly leakage in the hub of the catheter.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 01/2024), g3.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation.One electronic photo was provided for review.The photo shows a partial break on the extension legs proximal to the bifurcation site and near the clamps.Blood was noted to be leaked and clotted in the partial break near the clamps.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fluid leak and the identified fracture issues.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiry date: 01/2024), g3, h6 (device, method) h11: b5, h6 (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 sometime post a dialysis catheter placement, there was allegedly a leakage in the hub of the catheter.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: GLIDEPATH
• Type of Device: DIALYSIS CATHETER
• 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: 17507635
• MDR Text Key: 320917669
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-03476
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741138546
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741138546
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K051748
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6393420
• Device Lot Number: REGQ2808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2023
• 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