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

Catalog Number 6393190

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem Air Embolism (1697)

Event Date 02/18/2024

Event Type  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 (expiration date: 05/2025).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.H3 other text : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a dialysis catheter placement procedure, the air guard valve of the device allegedly leaked.It was further reported that there was an alleged air emboli during catheter insertion and the air sucked into the right atrium.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• 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: 18906047
• MDR Text Key: 337689836
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741138492
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741138492
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TH
• 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: 02/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6393190
• Device Lot Number: REHT3651
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/18/2024
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention