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

Model Number 1709601

Device Problems Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544); Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problems Hemothorax (1896); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/07/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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 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
• Type of Device: 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
• MDR Text Key: 283167730
• Report Number: 3006260740-2021-05512
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026737
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026737
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K073423
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: 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
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Required Intervention; Life Threatening