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

Model Number 7360000

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Date 09/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the port allegedly leaked.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Device expiry date: 04/2023.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one vaccess ct powerport implantable port attached to a catheter was returned for evaluation.Gross visual, microscopic, tactile and functional testing were performed on the returned sample.Therefore investigation is determined to confirmed for the reported fluid leak identified catheter wear and material hole issue as wear was noted from the 15.0cm depth mark to the 13.0cm depth mark and a leak was noted exiting the cath-lock.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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2023), g3, h6 (device, method).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 during a port placement procedure, the port allegedly leaked.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that sometime post port placement procedure, the port allegedly leaked.It was further reported that the device was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: one vaccess ct powerport implantable port attached to a catheter was returned for evaluation.Gross visual, microscopic, tactile and functional testing were performed on the returned sample.Therefore investigation is determined to confirmed for the reported fluid leak identified catheter wear issue as wear was noted from the 15.0cm depth mark to the 13.0cm depth mark and a leak was noted exiting the cath-lock.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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 04/2023), g3.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.

• Brand Name: VACCESS CT 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: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 15656509
• MDR Text Key: 307028148
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-04111
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K072549
• 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: 12/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7360000
• Device Catalogue Number: 7360000
• Device Lot Number: REGP3208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/10/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 73 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic