MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT DUO M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX DUAL-LUMEN, 9.5F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 1829500

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

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

Event Date 12/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the port attachment site allegedly could not be connected to the catheter.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the port attachment site allegedly could not be connected to the catheter.The procedure was complete by using another device.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 powerport duo mri implantable port was returned for sample evaluation.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.Gap was noted between the two port stems, reflecting expansion.Both port septum was patent to infusion and aspiration without issue.No leaks or blockage was noted.No other anomalies were observed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported loosening connection issue as gap was noted between the port stems.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: 07/2024), g3, h2, h6 (method).H11: h6 (result, conclusion).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 : see h10.

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: b5, d4 (expiry date: 07/2024), g3 h11: d4 (medical device lot number), h6 (method) 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the port attachment site allegedly could not be connected to the catheter.The procedure was complete by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT DUO M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX DUAL-LUMEN, 9.5F
• 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: 18441674
• MDR Text Key: 331986184
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-06008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027185
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027185
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K090512
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

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: 1829500
• Device Lot Number: REGZ3068
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024; 03/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/07/2024; 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 25 YR
• Patient Sex: Male