MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 UNKNOWN POWER PORT; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN POWER PORT

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

Patient Problem Extravasation (1842)

Event Date 11/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported through the litigation process that six months and twenty-five days post a port placement via the right subclavian vein, the patient allegedly developed immediate extravasation of contrast over the right subclavian vein during evaluation.It was further reported that the catheter was allegedly found to have a hole that was approximately two centimeters distal to the port.Reportedly, the defective port was removed.However, the current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported as unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were not provided.The investigation is inconclusive for the alleged hole in catheter and extravasation as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the filter.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.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.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN POWER PORT
• 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: 19041624
• MDR Text Key: 339436229
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01461
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN POWER PORT
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/15/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention