MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. HARD BASE IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	0604580
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the needle of the device was allegedly difficult to insert into the introducer.It was further reported that when they forced the needle into the introducer, the needle allegedly broke.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 will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiry date: 07/2026).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.H3 other text : device not returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.One photo was provided for review.The photo shows a separated introducer sheath in a cover which is placed above the label.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported fracture issue as no clear evidence of fracture was provided.The investigation is also inconclusive for the reported difficult to insert issue as the exact circumstance at the time of the event reported was unknown.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiration date: 07/2026), g3, h6 (method) 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.H3 other text : device not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the needle of the device was allegedly difficult to be inserted into the introducer.It was further reported that when they forced the needle into the introducer, the needle was allegedly broken.The procedure was completed by using another device.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: M.R.I. HARD BASE IMPLANTABLE PORT, HICKMAN SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F
• 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: 17660779
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-03831
• Device Sequence Number: 15000054
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025877
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025877
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K873213
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/07/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 0604580
• Device Lot Number: REGV2628
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female