MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS POWERPORT ISP IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number	1708050
Medical Device Problem Codes	Suction Problem (2170); Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional 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: 03/2021).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that five months post port placement, the device allegedly had difficulty drawing blood from her port.It was further reported that radiologist stated that the port is working properly and the tip of the catheter was in the vena cava but the patient allegedly felt pain.The patient current status was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review:a lot history review was performed.This is the only complaint to date for this lot number.Therefore, a device history record review is not required.Investigation summary:the device was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, the reported difficulty to draw blood issue cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review:a review of product labeling documentation (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2021),g4.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that five months post port placement, the device allegedly had difficulty drawing blood from the port.It was further reported that radiologist stated that the port is working properly and the tip of the catheter was in the vena cava and the patient allegedly felt pain.The patient current status was unknown.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT ISP IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F
• Common Device Name: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 10584896
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-03375
• Device Sequence Number: 11468869
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026591
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026591
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072215
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1708050
• Device Catalogue Number: 1708050
• Device Lot Number: REEQ0418
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other; Required Intervention