MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS NIAGARA DIALYSIS CATHETER KIT 13.5F X 15CM (SHORT-TERM) (DUAL-LUMEN); CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Mechanics Altered (2984); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/18/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer has received the sample and will evaluate.Results are expected soon.A lot history review (lhr) of recz3266 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.

Event Description

It was reported that when the guide is removed, it got "stuck and relaxes".

Manufacturer Narrative

The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, complaint and lot history review, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), labeling, and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a damaged guidewire is confirmed and was determined to be use related.One 0.035 in.¿j¿-tip guidewire was returned for evaluation.An initial visual observation showed use residue throughout the returned sample.The guidewire was observed to be bent and curved in multiple locations and a large portion of the coiled wire was observed to be unraveled.The core wires were observed to be broken, and a microscopic observation of the break sites of the core wires revealed they were both tapered with mostly flat and granular break surfaces, which is characteristic of tensile failure.The investigation findings are consistent with damage caused by retraction of the guidewire against resistance; possibly against the bevel of the introducer needle, specifically.Normal movement of the guidewire is away from the sharpened bevel and will not damage the wire.If the guidewire direction is reversed, the guidewire is then pulled against the sharpened edge of the needle bevel and can cause shearing damage of the wire and/or cause the wire to become stuck within the needle.The product ifu states: ¿do not pull back guidewire over needle bevel as this may sever the end of the guidewire.The introducer needle must be removed first.Also, if unusual resistance is met during manipulation of the guidewire, discontinue the procedure and determine the cause of resistance before proceeding.Withdraw needle and guidewire if cause of resistance cannot be determined.¿.

Event Description

It was reported that when the guide is removed, it got "stuck and relaxes".

• Brand Name: NIAGARA DIALYSIS CATHETER KIT 13.5F X 15CM (SHORT-TERM) (DUAL-LUMEN)
• Type of Device: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, NON-IMPLANTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 8879661
• MDR Text Key: 153977078
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-02363
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MPB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741045561
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741045561
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K030268
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/11/2019

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 5593150
• Device Lot Number: RECZ3266
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/05/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/09/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/11/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1