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)

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

Event Date 09/26/2022

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 some time post a port placement, contrast medium was infused from the port by hand since the patient skin was allegedly swelled.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly had crack.Reportedly there is no information regarding the treatment of swelling.The port was removed.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 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 reported catheter fracture and the identified wear and deformation issues, as a partial circumferential break was noted on the catheter approximately 6.3cm from the distal end of the cath-lock.The surface of the partial circumferential break on the catheter were noted to be granular on both regions.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.H10: g3, h6 (device, method) h11: h6 (result, conclusion) 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.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that some time post port placement, contrast medium was infused from the port by hand since the patient skin was allegedly swelled.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly had crack.Reportedly there is no information regarding the treatment of swelling.The port was removed.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: 15657396
• MDR Text Key: 306789090
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-04113
• 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: 11/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/24/2022
• 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: 10/07/2022
• 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