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 Difficult to Flush (1251); Suction Problem (2170); Blocked Connection (2888)

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

Event Date 03/12/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement procedure via internal jugular vein, the huber needle was inserted to check for reverse bleeding, but allegedly no blood was drawn.It was further reported that there were allegedly issues found during both infusion and aspiration.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 will be performed.The return of the sample is pending.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 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 pending return.

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 mri isp implantable port and one right-angle non-coring needle was returned for evaluation.Visual, microscopic, tactile and functional evaluations were performed on the returned device.An in-house syringe was attached to the returned right-angle non-coring needle and the non-coring needle was inserted into the port septum.The port body was patent to both infusion and aspiration without issue.No leaks were observed throughout tests.Therefore, the investigation is unconfirmed for the reported flushing and suction issues.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported blocked connection issue as the reported event cannot be confirmed from the sample evaluation.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), g3.H11: b5, h6 (method, 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.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post a port placement via the internal jugular vein, the huber needle was inserted to check for reverse bleeding, but allegedly no blood can be withdrawn.It was further reported that both the injection and aspiration were allegedly not possible.There was no reported patient injury.

• 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: 19094612
• MDR Text Key: 340805225
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01692
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027512
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027512
• 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: 05/07/2024

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: REHR1066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2023
• 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