MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPICC PROVENA SOLO 5F DL FT MAX BARRIER PLUS KIT W/GUARDIVA; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 01/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by the customer that "rn states she got called to assess a picc that was leaking.When rn went to assess the patient the picc was around the 6cm mark.States the previous nurse charted that when she placed the picc it was at the 0cm mark.When rn went to flush the line, she noted leaking around the 6cm mark.No further information provided on how placement was.Only information that the account was able to give was when they went to assess the picc.Stat lock used was the bd stat lock used in the picc kits.No other information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer has received the sample and is pending evaluation.Results are expected soon.A batch history review (bhr) of regv2140 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this batch number.

Event Description

It was reported by the customer that "rn states she got called to assess a picc that was leaking.When rn went to assess the patient the picc was around the 6cm mark.States the previous nurse charted that when she placed the picc it was at the 0cm mark.When rn went to flush the line, she noted leaking around the 6cm mark.No further information provided on how placement was.Only information that the account was able to give was when they went to assess the picc.Stat lock used was the bd stat lock used in the picc kits.No other information was provided.Additional information received: it was stated there was no harm to the patient.

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, applicable previous investigation(s), sample analysis, complaint and lot history review, applicable manufacture records, and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a leak in the catheter was confirmed.The product returned for evaluation was 5fr dl powerpicc solo ft catheter.The investigation findings are consistent with catheter damage caused by contact with a sharp edged instrument such as a scalpel or securement device.The returned product sample was evaluated and a split was observed between the 6 and 7cm mark on the catheter shaft.Microscopic examination of the catheter split confirmed it was typical of contact with a sharp bladed instrument, and the characteristics observed which supported this type of failure included: the fracture surface was reflective in nature and contained a striated pattern.This can occur due to pattern transfer of the sharpened edge typically found on a scalpel-type instrument.Sharply formed fracture edges.An examination of the catheter structure revealed no potential damage/defect related to manufacture of the product.

• Brand Name: POWERPICC PROVENA SOLO 5F DL FT MAX BARRIER PLUS KIT W/GUARDIVA
• 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: suedabba mahboobi ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 16439902
• MDR Text Key: 310255741
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-00550
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741154904
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741154904
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K072230
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/16/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: S1295108FD2
• Device Lot Number: REGV2140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/15/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2022
• 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