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

Model Number	1606062
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The return of the sample is pending.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Device pending return.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the access needle allegedly cracked.It was further reported that the needle allegedly had suction problem and the edges are too sharp.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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.H10: d4 (expiry date: 03/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the access needle allegedly cracked.It was further reported that the needle allegedly had suction problem and the edges were too sharp.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 introducer needle was received for evaluation.Visual, microscopic and functional evaluations were performed.A crack was noted on the introducer needle hub.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture issue.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported suction issue as the exact circumstance at the time of the event reported was unknown.A 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.D4 (expiry date: 03/2024).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the access needle was allegedly cracked.It was further reported that the needle allegedly had suction problem and the edges were too sharp.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT CLEARVUE SLIM IMPLANTABLE PORT
• 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: 16579004
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-00897
• Device Sequence Number: 4747946
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741110764
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741110764
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122899
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2023

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1606062
• Device Catalogue Number: 1676300
• Device Lot Number: REGX1842
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/21/2023; 06/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2023; 06/21/2023
• 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 Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male