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

Catalog Number 6460000

Device Problem Air/Gas in Device (4062)

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

Event Date 11/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Expiration date: 03/2024.Device pending return.

Event Description

It was reported that prior to a port placement procedure, air was allegedly passing through the device.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

Manufacturer Narrative

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: one vaccess ct implatable port attached to a catheter was returned for evaluation.Gross, microscopic visual and functional testing were performed.A complete circumferential break was noted on the distal end of the attached catheter and upon infusion no leaks and aspiration issues were observed.Therefore the investigation is inconclusive for the reported aspiration issue.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: d4 (expiration date: 03/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provide by bd represents all 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 prior to a port placement procedure, air was allegedly passing through the device.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: VACCESS CT POWERPORT
• 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: 15966687
• MDR Text Key: 307611132
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-05680
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741136474
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741136474
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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: 02/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 6460000
• Device Lot Number: REFR1244
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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