C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
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Catalog Number 0606150J |
Device Problems
Degraded (1153); Fracture (1260); Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/04/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that approximately seven years post port placement procedure via the internal jugular vein for chemotherapy and when the port system was removed, it was allegedly found that the catheter covered the subcutaneous tissue like a sheath.It was further reported that when the catheter was removed, the part of the surface of the catheter peeled off and remained subcutaneous.The port system was not used for approximately three years and was not flushed.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the titanium low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 8f that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the titanium low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 8f are identified.As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us but is similar to the titanium low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 8f that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510 k number for the titanium low-profile implantable port, groshong single-lumen, 8f are identified in d2 and g4.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: one bard ti/lp implantable port attached to a groshong catheter was returned for evaluation.Gross visual, microscopic visual and functional evaluation were performed on the returned device.The investigation is confirmed for the reported peeled and identified degraded issues as the catheter was noted to be degraded from the 7.0cm depth mark to the 12.0cm depth mark and the catheter material appeared to be peeled off in the same region.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 provide 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that approximately seven years post port placement procedure via the internal jugular vein for chemotherapy and when the port system was removed, it was allegedly found that the catheter covered the subcutaneous tissue like a sheath.It was further reported that when the catheter was removed, the part of the surface of the catheter peeled off and remained subcutaneous.The port system was not used for approximately three years and was not flushed.There was no reported patient injury.
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