MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPICC CATHETER WITH SHERLOCK 3CG TIP POSITIONING SYSTEM (TPS); CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Date 12/22/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the customer that "the kit, when opened, the access needle was laying outside of the tray with no captor safety putting the clinician as well as their tech at risk for a needle stick".

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer has received the sample and is pending evaluation.Results are expected soon.A lot history review (lhr) of regx1017 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, complaint and batch history, applicable manufacturing records, and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a detached needle cover is inconclusive due to poor sample condition.One photo sample of an open catheter kit tray and components was provided.A photo of the product label indicating lot: regx1017 was also provided.The photo showed the blue drapes folded over the open kit tray.A scalpel is besides the kit tray.The 21 ga introducer needle is shown near the proximal end of the scalpel handle without the plastic needle cover.The safety mechanism has not been activated.The needle cover was observed to be located near the distal end of the scalpel.The condition of the components prior to kit handling and opening is unknown.Based on the information provided, possible contributing factors include movement of components within packaging prior to or after handling.Since the condition of the components prior to kit opening and handling is unknown, the complaint could not be confirmed and remains inconclusive at this time.H3 other text : evaluation findings are in section h.11.

Event Description

It was reported by the customer that "the kit, when opened, the access needle was laying outside of the tray with no captor safety putting the clinician as well as their tech at risk for a needle stick.".

• Brand Name: POWERPICC CATHETER WITH SHERLOCK 3CG TIP POSITIONING SYSTEM (TPS)
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS
• 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: becky garcia ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 16162692
• MDR Text Key: 307884649
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-06055
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741143755
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741143755
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091324
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2023

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: CK000632B
• Device Lot Number: REGX1017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/27/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/23/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other