MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS UNK APHERESIS PORT ACCESS SYS; IMPLANTED PORT

Catalog Number UNK APHERESIS PORT ACCESS SYS

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Burning Sensation (2146)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a manufacturing review 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.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient allegedly experienced burning at the port site during apheresis treatment.It was further reported that there was an alleged difficulty accessing the port, and the patient received a central venous catheter for treatment.The patient was hospitalized following the procedure.

• Brand Name: UNK APHERESIS PORT ACCESS SYS
• Type of Device: IMPLANTED PORT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8683956
• MDR Text Key: 147493016
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-01604
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K163001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/10/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK APHERESIS PORT ACCESS SYS
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/14/2019
• 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): Hospitalization