MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST PAUL PORT-A-CATH IMPLANTABLE ACCESS SYSTEM; PORT AND CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAV

Catalog Number 21-4483-24

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Separation Problem (4043)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Other text: b3: date of event is unknown, no information has been provided to date.No product or photos were returned therefore no device analysis could be completed.A device history record (dhr) review showed there were no discrepancies or non-conformances during the manufacturing of the reported lot number.If the product is returned the manufacturer will re-open the complaint for further device analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient had a port a cath placed on (b)(6) 2019.On (b)(6) 2023 a chest x-ray was completed due to device difficulties which noted "right sided mediport catheter is noted".The tube has separated from the port and migrated approximately 5 cm.The tip was now in the region of the cavoatrial junction were previously it was overlying the svc.Vascular surgery consult was recommended, patient transferred to the ed where the surgeon removed the device bedside.Adverse patient effects are unknown.

• Brand Name: PORT-A-CATH IMPLANTABLE ACCESS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PORT AND CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAV
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST PAUL; 1265 grey fox rd.; st. paul MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): NULL
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel
• MDR Report Key: 17494214
• MDR Text Key: 320752018
• Report Number: 3012307300-2023-07963
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10610586032776
• UDI-Public: 10610586032776
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K072657
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 21-4483-24
• Device Lot Number: 3806908
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 54 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White