MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 UNKNOWN POWER PORT; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN POWER PORT

Device Problem Expulsion (2933)

Patient Problems Skin Erosion (2075); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/15/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that post port device implant, the patient allegedly experienced skin erosion.The current status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: additional information was received and the file was reassessed for reportability and determined to be reportable as a malfunction.H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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 device implant, the patient allegedly experienced skin erosion.No medication was administered to the patient.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: additional information was received and the reportability was reassessed as serious injury.H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation, one electronic photo was provided for review.The photo shows one unknown power port was implanted to the patient chest region.All the three bumps were noted to be expulsed over the patient skin.Redness was observed on the region around the port body.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported skin erosion as the issue occurred in the clinical conditions cannot be confirmed based on the provided photo.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.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 Description

It was reported that post port device implant, the patient allegedly experienced skin erosion.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN POWER PORT
• 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: 13756235
• MDR Text Key: 287106505
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-00789
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN POWER PORT
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• 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): Other