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

Catalog Number	5343190
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/03/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be 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.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 sometime post a dialysis catheter placement, the piece of plastic allegedly broke off of catheter upon removal.It was further reported that the patient allegedly experienced pain.Furthermore, there is no information regarding medical intervention nor medications prescribed to treat pain.Reportedly, the catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that sometime post a dialysis catheter placement, the piece of plastic allegedly broke off of catheter upon removal.It was further reported that the patient allegedly experienced pain.Furthermore, there is no information regarding medical intervention nor medications prescribed to treat pain.Reportedly, the catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported as unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.However, two electronic photos were provided for review.Both the photos show one 19cm glidepath catheter.A small piece of plastic was noted near the catheter which appears to be not related to the catheter.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported fracture, and material separation issue as no visible break or cracks were noted on the catheter.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.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.

• 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: 19875207
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-04154
• Device Sequence Number: 7086067
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741187391
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741187391
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K211410
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 5343190
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 07/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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