MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT DUO M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX DUAL-LUMEN, 9.5F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 1829500

Device Problems Difficult to Flush (1251); Suction Problem (2170); Failure to Infuse (2340)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A voluntary recall has been initiated for the powerport tm duo m.R.I.Tm implantable port which was product catalog/lot number specific.Reportedly, the powerport duo m.R.I.Implantable ports are having difficulty in flushing, infusion, and/or aspiration, and septum dislodgements during use.As a result of the field action, this event is being reported as a malfunction reportable event.The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 05/2022).Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that post device implant, the device allegedly was unable to be flushed or aspirated.The device was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: a voluntary recall has been initiated for the powerport tm duo m.R.I.Tm implantable port which was product catalog/lot number specific.Reportedly, the powerport duo m.R.I.Implantable ports are having difficulty in flushing, infusion, and/or aspiration, and septum dislodgements during use.As a result of the field action, this event is being reported as a malfunction reportable event.H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported issue as no objective evidence was provided for review.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: 05/2022), g3, h6 (method).H11: b5, h6 (device, result and conclusion).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.H3 other text : device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that post port placement, the device allegedly was unable to be flushed or aspirated.The device was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT DUO M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX DUAL-LUMEN, 9.5F
• Type of Device: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• 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: judy ludwig ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 12670310
• MDR Text Key: 277603575
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-04428
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027185
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027185
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090512
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/09/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/21/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1829500
• Device Catalogue Number: 1829500
• Device Lot Number: REEX1380
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1550-2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1