MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 9808560

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Stretched (1601); Unraveled Material (1664); Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 10/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the guidewire was allegedly not advancing well.It was further reported that the guidewire was allegedly cracked when it was withdrawn.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 09/2025).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, the guidewire was allegedly not advancing well.It was further reported that the guidewire was allegedly cracked when it was withdrawn.There was no reported patient injury.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: one introducer needle and one j-tip guidewire loaded to a guidewire hoop were returned for evaluation.Gross visual, microscopic visual, functional and dimensional evaluations were performed on the returned device.Uncoiling and stretched were note on portion of the j-tip guidewire.Round core wire was noted to be protruded coil of the guidewire and detached from distal end of the guidewire.Flat core wire was noted to be complete break and protruded.Therefore, the investigation confirmed for the reported fracture and identified uncoiling,d stretch, protrusion and detachment.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported difficult to advance issue as no objective evidence to confirm this was provided for review.Based on the measurements recorded during sample evaluation and applicable drawings, no measurements recorded could be confirmed to be out of tolerance.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 (expiration date: 09/2025).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.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT ISP M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F
• 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: 18071555
• MDR Text Key: 327376460
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-05002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2024

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: 9808560
• Device Lot Number: REHQ1596
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/06/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2023
• 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