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	Material Discolored (1170); Stretched (1601); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2023
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 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.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 chronic catheter placement via the left saphenous vein, the bubble was allegedly found to be present distally to the clamp.It was further reported that the fluid was aspirated while clamped and bubble de-inflated.Furthermore, the blood return was present but pink discoloration was alleged found in the thin area of line.Moreover, the line was flushed and when extra pressure added, new bubble allegedly formed in the same area.Evidently, able to remove the fluid again and flushed slowly without force.Reportedly, the catheter was repaired.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 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: 19957671
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-04393
• Device Sequence Number: 21046858
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051821
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K830256
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/17/2024

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: 0600540
• 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: 07/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2024
• 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