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

Catalog Number 1716070J

Device Problem Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)

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

Event Date 10/21/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The catalog number identified has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the powerport slim implantable port, chronoflex single-lumen, kit, 6f products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510k number for the powerport slim implantable port, chronoflex single-lumen, kit, 6f products is identified.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history record is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, a photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.(expiry date: 07/2023).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 valve of the sheath was allegedly not divided well and the sheath was unable to be peeled away well.Therefore, the valve of the sheath was cut with forceps.There was no reported patient injury.

Event Description

It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the valve of the sheath was allegedly not divided well and the sheath was unable to be peeled away well.Therefore, the valve of the sheath was cut with forceps.There was no reported patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: the catalog number identified in section d4 has not been cleared in the us, but is similar to the powerport slim implantable port, chronoflex single-lumen, kit, 6f products that are cleared in the us.The pro code and 510k number for the powerport slim implantable port, chronoflex single-lumen, kit, 6f products is identified in d2 and g4.H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation.One electronic photo was provided for review.The photo shows one peel away sheath with attached catheter and flushing hub were inserted into a patient body during a placement procedure.Therefore the investigation is confirmed for the reported improper separation of sheath valve issue as the photo shows the peel away sheath was noted to be not divided well.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: 07/2023), g3, h6 (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.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 6F
• 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: 15841830
• MDR Text Key: 307791660
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-05448
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K072549
• 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: 12/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1716070J
• Device Lot Number: REGQ2852
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2022
• 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