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

Catalog Number UNKNOWN PORT

Device Problem Device Tipped Over (2589)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/23/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not 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.Device not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post port placement procedure, the port flipped under the skin.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 15408370
• MDR Text Key: 299772317
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-03565
• 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,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN PORT
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/23/2022
• 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 Age: 4 YR
• Patient Sex: Female