MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP MRI 6CF INT W SP, ATT, SL; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 8806060

Device Problems Difficult to Flush (1251); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)

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

Event Date 07/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4: (expiry date: 08/2023).H11: section a: through f: the information provided by bd represents all of 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 preparation of port placement procedure in the right internal jugular vein, the puncture needle was allegedly not smooth when flushing and a metal substance was allegedly found blocking inside the puncture needle.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation, one electronic photo was provided for review.No visual anomalies were noted.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported needle obstruction, difficult to flush and contamination issue as no objective evidence was obtained from the provided photo.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: 08/2023), 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a preparation of port placement procedure via the right internal jugular vein, the puncture needle was allegedly not smooth when flushing and a metal substance was allegedly found blocking inside the puncture needle.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT ISP MRI 6CF INT W SP, ATT, SL
• 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: 19114265
• MDR Text Key: 340815549
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-01783
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741098956
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741098956
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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
• Report Date: 04/01/2024

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: 8806060
• Device Lot Number: REFZ3128
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/16/2024
• 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