MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 0606150

Device Problems Difficult to Flush (1251); Reflux within Device (1522)

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

Event Date 08/05/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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.(expiry date: 04/2025).Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the unusable reflux of the products was allegedly injected into the chamber.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the device allegedly had a a reflux of liquid.It was further reported that the device was allegedly difficult to flush.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported blood backflow and difficult to flush issues, as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one titanium low profile implantable port was returned for evaluation.Functional and gross visual evaluations were performed.An in-house syringe was attached to a safety infusion set and the non-coring needle was inserted into the port septum.Upon application of pressure on the syringe plunger during the attempt to infuse, resistance was met.Further application of pressure expelled blood residue from the port stem.Post expulsion, infusion and aspiration were both successful.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported blood backflow and difficult to flush issues, as the exact circumstances at the time of the reported event are unknown, and the reported event could not be reproduced in the lab.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the device allegedly had a a reflux of liquid.It was further reported that the device was allegedly difficult to flush.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F
• 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: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12531348
• MDR Text Key: 273294872
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-03995
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026058
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026058
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K050310
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0606150
• Device Catalogue Number: 0606150
• Device Lot Number: REEZ1942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/27/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2021; 11/23/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/14/2021; 11/26/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2021
• 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