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

Catalog Number 6393190

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316); Material Separation (1562); Stretched (1601); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 09/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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: one guidewire was returned for evaluation.Gross visual, dimensional, microscopic evaluations were performed on the returned device.Uncoiling was noted throughout the distal end of the guidewire.The flat core wire was noted to have the complete break.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the identified fracture, material separation and stretched issues.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported physical resistance and difficult to insert issues as the exact circumstance at the time of the event reported was unknown.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: 01/2025).H11: 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 during a dialysis catheter placement procedure, the guidewire allegedly stuck in needle when insertion.The procedure was completed by 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: 18361912
• MDR Text Key: 330941609
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-05771
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741138492
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741138492
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• 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
• Report Date: 12/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6393190
• Device Lot Number: REHQ2059
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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