MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 TI POWERPORT; IMPLANTED PORTS

Model Number	1709601
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544); Difficult to Advance (2920)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hemothorax (1896); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	12/07/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be 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.Medical device expiration date: 07/2023.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the dilator and sheath were allegedly stiffen.It was further reported that the catheters were not advancing over the wire smoothly.Reportedly, patient developed a dissection, leading to hemothorax.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: TI POWERPORT
• Common Device Name: IMPLANTED PORTS
• 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: 13154054
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-05512
• Device Sequence Number: 4079091
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026737
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026737
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073423
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/17/2021

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: 1709601
• Device Catalogue Number: 1709601
• Device Lot Number: REFV1254
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Unknown