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); Fracture (1260); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/14/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that one year, five months, and two days post a port placement via the right internal jugular vein, the device allegedly had saline leakage under regular contrast-enhanced computed tomography examination.It was further reported that the catheter line allegedly found to have several cracks upon removal.Reportedly, the catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: one powerport implantable port attached to a groshong catheter was returned for sample evaluation.Gross, visual, tactile and microscopic visual and function evaluations were performed.A partial circumferential break was noted approximately 8.9cm from the distal end of the cath-lock.The edges of break were noted to be uneven, and surface was noted to be round and smooth in one region and granular in the other.Splits were noted on both regions.Upon infusion, a leak the break was noted.Aspiration was attempted and was unsuccessful.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture, fluid leak and identified wear and deformation 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.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, five months, and two days post a port placement via the right internal jugular vein, the device allegedly had saline leakage under regular contrast-enhanced computed tomography examination.It was further reported that the catheter line allegedly found to have several cracks upon removal.Reportedly, the catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.
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