MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 0603880

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Dull, Blunt (2407)

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

Event Date 01/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, when tried to dilate the vein, the internal dilator was allegedly noted with blunt tip.It was further reported that when tried to dilate, the internal dilator allegedly broke its tip.Furthermore, the device was removed.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 return of the sample is pending.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 07/2026).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.

• Brand Name: M.R.I. LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F
• 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: 18966214
• MDR Text Key: 338486958
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01253
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025846
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025846
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K924250
• 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: 03/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0603880
• Device Lot Number: REGS1871
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2024
• 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 Sex: Male