MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 0602680

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult to Remove (1528); Stretched (1601); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 07/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2026).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 pending return.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure via the subclavian vein, the guide wire allegedly failed to advance.It was further reported that upon removing the guide wire, it got stuck to the puncture needle and got disintegrated after the attempt to remove it.Reportedly, after removing both the guide wire and the puncture needle, it was identified that the guide wire was no longer in conditions to be used.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 failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2026).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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure via the subclavian vein, the guide wire allegedly failed to advance.It was further reported that upon removing the guide wire, it got stuck to the puncture needle and got disintegrated after the attempt to remove it.Reportedly, after removing both the guide wire and the puncture needle, it was identified that the guide wire was no longer in conditions to be used.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 9.6F
• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17761945
• MDR Text Key: 323580713
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04132
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025679
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025679
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K873213
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 0602680
• Device Lot Number: REGT5318
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/16/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2022
• 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 Sex: Female