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 Difficult to Flush (1251)

Event Date 01/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of reeu1917 showed three other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.The complaints for this lot number (reeu1917) have been reported from the same facility.

Event Description

It was reported " we used 4 out this box with successful insertion, blood return, etc., with our primary iv team and within about 4 hours the iv won¿t flush.When removing the catheter there are not any kinks or bends and the lumen will not flush even after removal from the patient." this report addresses the second of the four devices.

• 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: 11385720
• MDR Text Key: 238352950
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-00506
• 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: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2021
• 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: REEU1917
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2020
• 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