MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP MRI 6CF INT W SP, ATT, SL; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 8806060

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Fitting Problem (2183)

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

Event Date 02/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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 sample was not returned for evaluation.One electronic video was provided for review.In the video when physician trying to connect the cath lock it was noted extremely loose and not locked in place.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fitting problem and loose or intermittent connection issues.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: 09/2023).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 via the right internal jugular vein, the catheter was pushed into a half of the connecting handle, but it allegedly failed to pass through the bulge.It was further reported that the catheter failed to be pulled by the fasteners to cover the entire connecting handle.Reportedly, the fasteners were extremely loose.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT ISP MRI 6CF INT W SP, ATT, SL
• 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: 17902456
• MDR Text Key: 325235320
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04584
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741098956
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741098956
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K063377
• 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
• Report Date: 09/19/2023

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: 8806060
• Device Lot Number: REFX2010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/15/2021
• 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