MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS GLIDEPATH HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER; LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER

Catalog Number 6393190

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/30/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.(expiry date: 10/2019).

Event Description

It was reported that approximately two months post catheter insertion, the catheter allegedly dislodged.Reportedly, the device was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: GLIDEPATH HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER
• Type of Device: LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 8742131
• MDR Text Key: 149641028
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-01794
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741138492
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741138492
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K051748
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/27/2019

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: 6393190
• Device Lot Number: RECQ0718
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/27/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2018
• 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 Age: 63 YR