MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 BROVIAC CV CATHETER, SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F; CHRONIC CATHETERS

Catalog Number	0600540
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Flush (1251); Suction Problem (2170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/07/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that nine days post chronic catheter placement procedure, catheter allegedly does not have back flow.It was further reported that the device allegedly had difficulty in flushing.Reportedly, the catheter was removed and replaced.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 return of the sample is pending.However, photo was provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiry date: 12/2026).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 : device pending return.
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: one broviac s/l catheter was returned for evaluation and one electronic photo was provided for review.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.The catheter was patent to both infusion and aspiration tests performed.No leaks were observed throughout both tests.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported suction problem and difficult to flush issue as the exact circumstances at the time of the reported event was unknown and cannot be verified from the provided photos.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: (expiry date: 12/2026).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that nine days post chronic catheter placement, the catheter allegedly does not have back flow.It was further reported that the device allegedly had difficulty in flushing.Reportedly, the catheter was removed and replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: BROVIAC CV CATHETER, SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F
• Common Device Name: CHRONIC CATHETERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 17668894
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-03843
• Device Sequence Number: 15230299
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051821
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K830256
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• 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): 11/12/2023

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: 0600540
• Device Lot Number: HUGR0743
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/01/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown