MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT ISP M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 9808560

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

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

Event Date 09/03/2022

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 device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately nine years post port placement procedure, the patient allegedly experienced pain upon infusion.Reportedly, there is no information regarding the intervention performed to treat the pain.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: one powerport mri isp implantable port attached to a groshong catheter was returned for evaluation.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.The investigation is confirmed for the identified fracture and the identified wear and deformation issues, as a partial circumferential break was noted approximately 8.4cm from the distal end of the cath-lock.A partial compound break was noted approximately 9.2cm from the distal end of the cath-lock.The surface of the partial circumferential break on the attached catheter were noted to be granular and glossy in both regions.The surface of the partial compound break on the attached catheter were noted to be granular and glossy in both regions.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported pain issue, as the exact circumstances at the time of the reported event cannot be verified.The identified break is typical of flexural fatigue, which is due to the repetitive, cyclic kinking of the catheter.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon 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 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.

Event Description

It was reported that approximately nine years post port placement procedure, the patient allegedly experienced pain upon infusion.Reportedly there is no information regarding the intervention performed to treat the pain.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT ISP M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, 8F
• 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: 15576942
• MDR Text Key: 306611626
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-03942
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027512
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027512
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K063377
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9808560
• Device Catalogue Number: 9808560
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/30/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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