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

Catalog Number UNK EQUISTREAM SPLIT TIP

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 09/19/2023

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 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.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 sometime post a dialysis catheter placement, the catheter allegedly occluded.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: EQUISTREAM SPLIT TIP
• 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: 18692857
• MDR Text Key: 336513467
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-00469
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K090101
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/13/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK EQUISTREAM SPLIT TIP
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2024
• 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