MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. ULTRA SLIMPORT IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, 6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number	0605640
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.(expiry date: 05/2025).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, a crack allegedly formed on the hub of the introducer needle.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: bardport implantable port kit.Containing one bard implantable port, one tunneler, one cath-lock loaded to a catheter, one vein pick, one right-angle non-coring needle, one straight non-coring needle, one cath-lock, one hypodermic needle, one j-tip guidewire loaded to a guidewire hoop, one syringe, one flushing connector, one introducer needle, one safety infusion set and one 6.5fr introducer peel-apart sheath and one vessel dilator was received for evaluation.Functional, gross visual, and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.The investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture issue, as multiple cracks were noted throughout the introducer needle hub during microscopic observation and leak from the needle hub was noted during functional testing.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.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, a crack allegedly formed on the hub of the introducer needle.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: M.R.I. ULTRA SLIMPORT IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, 6F
• Common Device Name: 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: 15691019
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-04179
• Device Sequence Number: 6801476
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025990
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025990
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K924250
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0605640
• Device Catalogue Number: 0605640
• Device Lot Number: REFQ1351
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown