MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, BROVIAC SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	0606100
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a port placement procedure, the tip of the dilator was allegedly found to be broken off while removing from the patient's skin.The procedure was completed by using a new dilator.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 not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.However, photos were provided for review.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H10: (expiration date: 08/2026).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: 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: the physical sample was not returned for evaluation.However, two photos were provided for review.The photo shows the dilator, and the distal tip was noted to be fractured.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture issue.However, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported material separation issue, as provided photos were not sufficient to confirm the issue.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: g3, h6 (method).H11: h6 (result, conclusion).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 tip of the dilator was allegedly found to be broken off while removing from the patient's skin.The procedure was completed by using a new dilator.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: TITANIUM LOW-PROFILE IMPLANTABLE PORT, BROVIAC 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: 19736765
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-03708
• Device Sequence Number: 17921575
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026041
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026041
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050310
• 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): 07/18/2024

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 0606100
• Device Lot Number: REFZ1403
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2022
• 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