C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
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Catalog Number 0602680 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Malposition of Device (2616); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Migration (4003)
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Patient Problems
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/09/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that sometimes post port placement procedure, the catheter allegedly went up to the internal jugular.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly ruptured.The procedure was completed using another device.The current status of the patient was unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiry date: 12/2026).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that sometime post a port placement, the catheter allegedly did not make the path and went up to the internal jugular vein.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly bent easily.Furthermore, the catheter was allegedly found to be obstructed.Reportedly, the catheter was replaced.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: additional information was received, and the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be reportable as malfunction.H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiration date: 12/2026).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that sometime post a port placement, the catheter allegedly did not make the path and went up to the internal jugular vein.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly bent easily.Furthermore, the catheter was allegedly found to be obstructed.Reportedly, the catheter was replaced.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one bardport implantable port kit was returned for evaluation.Visual, microscopic, functional and tactile evaluations were performed on the returned device.Upon infusion, a thrombus was observed exiting with water.Therefore the investigation is inconclusive for the reported catheter kink, obstruction and catheter malposition issue as the exact scenario of the reported events cannot be reproduced under laboratory condition.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: 12/2026).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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.
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