MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPICC PROVENA SOLO 5F TL MAX BARRIER PLUS KIT; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the micro ez introducer seemed weaker than in the past.It was stated that it bowed up on itself while inserting into patient.Customer had to open separate introducer during picc procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of refy1273 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.Device not returned for evaluation.

• Brand Name: POWERPICC PROVENA SOLO 5F TL MAX BARRIER PLUS KIT
• Common Device Name: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS
• 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: kelsey erickson ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 13811052
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-00866
• Device Sequence Number: 4549172
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741155222
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741155222
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072230
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: S1395108D5
• Device Lot Number: REFY1273
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2021
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown