MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERLINE CV CATHETER, POLYURETHANE SINGLE-LUMEN, 5F; CHRONIC CATHETERS

Model Number 0700515

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Fungal Infection (2419); Embolism/Embolus (4438)

Event Date 07/13/2022

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.(expiry date: 11/2025).

Event Description

It was reported that two weeks post catheter placement procedure, the patient developed systemic fungal infection.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly fractured and separated.Reportedly piece of the catheter embedded within the patient and will be removed by surgery.The current status of the patient was unknown.

• Brand Name: POWERLINE CV CATHETER, POLYURETHANE SINGLE-LUMEN, 5F
• Type of Device: CHRONIC CATHETERS
• 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 15181069
• MDR Text Key: 297410503
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-03079
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741036583
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741036583
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050185
• 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: 07/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0700515
• Device Catalogue Number: 0700515
• Device Lot Number: REFW1861
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2022
• 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): Required Intervention