C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
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Catalog Number 9808560 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/05/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2024).H11: 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 one year, six months and three days post a port placement via internal jugular vein approach, the catheter was allegedly found to be damaged.It was further reported that contrast medium allegedly leaked from the damaged part of the catheter from the neck.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 mri isp implantable port attached to a groshong catheter in two segments were returned for sample evaluation.Gross, visual, microscopic visual tactile and functional evaluations were performed.A complete circumferential break was noted on the distal end catheter and proximal of the catheter segments.A partial circumferential break was noted on proximal end of catheter segments.A split and a kink was noted on the distal catheter segment.The edges of the complete circumferential break were noted to be uneven, and surface was noted to be glossy with striations.The edges of the partial circumferential break were noted to be uneven, and surface was noted to be round and smooth with granulations.Upon infusion, a leak from the partial circumferential break and split on the catheter were observed.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fluid leak, material integrity and identified fracture, material separation, deformation and wear issue.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.(expiry date: 04/2024) 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 one year, six months and three days post a port placement via internal jugular vein approach, the catheter was allegedly found to be damaged.It was further reported that contrast medium allegedly leaked from the damaged part of the catheter from the neck.There was no reported patient injury.
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