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

Model Number 5743690

Device Problems Material Opacification (1426); Stretched (1601); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

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

Event Date 03/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that approximately seven months post dialysis catheter implant, the catheter was emulsified and dilated.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.(expiry date: 11/2022).

Event Description

It was reported that approximately seven months post dialysis catheter implant, the catheter was emulsified and dilated.The procedure was completed using another device.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 sample was not returned for evaluation; however, one electronic photo was provided for review.The photo shows one hemosplit dialysis catheter implanted in a patient body.Both the extension legs of the catheter was found bulged.The arterial extension leg was noted to have a bulge and opacified proximal to the bifurcation.Slight opacification was noted on the venous extension leg proximal to the bifurcation.Yellowish color was noted throughout the catheter.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported material opacification, material protrusion and stretched issues.A definitive root cause for the reported failure could not be determined based upon the provided 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.H10: d4(expiry date: 11/2022), g3, h(method) 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.

• Brand Name: HEMOSPLIT CATHETER
• 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: 14284686
• MDR Text Key: 290767749
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-01605
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741013263
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741013263
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K030020
• 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
• Report Date: 05/16/2022

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: 5743690
• Device Catalogue Number: 5743690
• Device Lot Number: REFN3281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/05/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2021
• 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
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female