C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP TI 8F CHRONWSH; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
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Catalog Number 8708060 |
Device Problems
Contamination (1120); Material Discolored (1170)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/16/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 05/2021).
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the device discolored silver with the purple metal base and 2 flecks of dirt on the silicon hub.It was further reported that the surgeon decided to still insert port into patient after inspection and washing off dust particles.There was no reported patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: the device history record review was performed for the reported lot number and this lot meets all release criteria.The manufacturing review did not indicate any possible manufacturing issue that could be related to the reported event.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation, 4 electronic photos were provided for review.The investigation is confirmed for material decolorization as the photos shows that the is slight discolored silver pattern on the top of the port near the hub.However the contamination issue is inconclusive as there is no clear evidence were available in the provided photos.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the 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.(expiry date: 05/2021).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide 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.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the device discolored silver with the purple metal base and 2 flecks of dirt on the silicon hub.It was further reported that the surgeon decided to still insert port into patient after inspection and washing off dust particles.There was no reported patient injury.
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