MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERPORT M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 9.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	1809601
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	09/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious 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: 12/2019).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through litigation process that approximately one year two months from port placement procedure for chemotherapy treatment, the port was allegedly no longer functioned.It was further reported the catheter fragment was diagnosed in patients heart.The current status of the patient was unknown.
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 device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were provided and reviewed.Approximately one year, two months and twenty-two days post port placement, removal of right sided chest port wall was planned.The patient was taken to the recovery room in stable condition after port removal.Around two years and eight months later, complete transthoracic echocardiogram was performed and a medium-sized mobile mass in the right atrial cavity was found which may be related to previously placed catheter.The investigation is inconclusive for the alleged fracture, material separation, and migration as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the port.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: d4 (expiry date: 12/2019).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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through litigation process that approximately one year and two months post a port placement via the right internal jugular vein, the port allegedly no longer functioned.It was further reported a fragmented portion of the catheter was found in the patients heart.Reportedly, the port was removed.The current status of the patient was unknown.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, SILICONE SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 9.6F
• 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: 17982134
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04800
• Device Sequence Number: 3518441
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027147
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027147
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073423
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1809601
• Device Lot Number: RECP1112
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Female