MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 VACCESS CT POWER-INJECTABLE IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number	7496000
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being 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: 04/2022).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement, the sheath tip allegedly broke.It was further reported that the surgery was delayed and anesthesia extended and patient had bleeding.The patient's current status was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a complaint history review was performed.This is the first complaint reported for this product/lot number combination.Therefore, a device history record review is not required.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported broken sheath tip issue.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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2022).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to the port placement, the sheath tip allegedly broke.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: VACCESS CT POWER-INJECTABLE IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE, 9.6F
• Common Device Name: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• MDR Report Key: 11899356
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-02078
• Device Sequence Number: 1403281
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027482
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027482
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072549
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2021

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: 7496000
• Device Catalogue Number: 7496000
• Device Lot Number: REET1666
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/16/2021
• 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