MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 GLIDEPATH; DIALYSIS CATHETER

Catalog Number	5397230
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that three months twenty seven days post dialysis catheter placement procedure, catheter allegedly split in the arterial portion of the external lumen.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.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: d4 (expiration date: 11/2024) 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.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 23cm glidepath d/l catheter was received for evaluation.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic evaluations were performed.The sample was returned with the blue luer clamp engaged and red luer clamp disengaged.Both lumens were patent to infusion and aspiration with no issue.No leaks were noted throughout both tests.Therefore, the investigation is unconfirmed for the reported fracture issue as no break, splits or cracks were noted on the catheter.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: b5, d4 (expiration date: 11/2024).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.H3 other text : see h10.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that three months and twenty-seven days post dialysis catheter placement, the catheter allegedly split in the arterial portion of the external lumen.Reportedly, the catheter was replaced.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: GLIDEPATH
• Common Device Name: DIALYSIS CATHETER
• 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: 17982143
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-04802
• Device Sequence Number: 3430248
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741012303
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741012303
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted 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): 12/27/2023

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: 5397230
• Device Lot Number: REHP1088
• 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: 10/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/03/2024
• 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: 47 YR
• Patient Sex: Female