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	09/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that two years, two months and twenty-four days post a port placement procedure, in the process of removing the port, it was noted that the connector that holds the catheter onto the port body had fractured lengthwise in half and was not intact.It was further reported that the pieces were separate from each other but held within a fibrous capsule.Reportedly, the port was removed.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 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: 04/2025).
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 device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported catheter connector fracture and material separation issues as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the 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: d4 (unique identifier (udi) #) 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 two years, two months and twenty-four days post a port placement, in the process of removing the port, it was noted that the connector that holds the catheter onto the port body had fractured lengthwise in half and was not intact.It was further reported that the pieces were separate from each other but held within a fibrous capsule.Reportedly, the port was removed.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: 20418079
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-05818
• Device Sequence Number: 12817510
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741026041
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741026041(11)210108(17)250430(10)REEY3357
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050310
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/15/2024

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: 04/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 0606100
• Device Lot Number: REEY3357
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2021
• 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: Female