MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 ACCUCATH INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER 20 GX2.25; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/11/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, as the device was discarded after the event occurred.A lot history review (lhr) of reer1275 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.

Event Description

It was reported "rn attempted to place 20g accucath using ultrasound guidance.When iv catheter placed and inserter went to deploy white button to retract needle into safety chamber, the button would not depress.The needle was withdrawn and the nurse disposed of it into a sharps container.Reported to vendor representative.".

• Brand Name: ACCUCATH INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER 20 GX2.25
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS
• 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: kelsey erickson ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 10655317
• MDR Text Key: 211685826
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-20022
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741110948
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741110948
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K153298
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/09/2020
• 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: AC0202250
• Device Lot Number: REER1275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2020
• 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 Outcome(s): Other