MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 8F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	0602833
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a preparation of port placement procedure, when checking the port body before use black foreign matter was allegedly found on the side of the port body.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.H11: section a through f: the information provide 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.Investigation summary: one bardport mri implantable port, one groshong catheter with a loaded cath-lock with various components were returned for evaluation.Visual and microscopic evaluations were performed.Small black fibers were noted on the sides of the implantable port under microscopic observation.Manufacturing site evaluation states, brown and dark foreign particles were observed throughout the port and black fibers were observed on one side of the stem of the port.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported black foreign matter contamination 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: d4 (unique identifier (udi) #), h6 (result, conclusion).H11: section a through f: the information provide 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 preparation of port placement procedure, when checking the port body before use black foreign matter was allegedly found on the side of the port body.The procedure was completed using another device.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: M.R.I. IMPLANTABLE PORT, GROSHONG SINGLE-LUMEN, KIT, 8F
• 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: 20905834
• Report Number: 3006260740-2024-07382
• Device Sequence Number: 9155611
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025723
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025723(11)230526(17)260531(10)REHQ1681
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K873213
• 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): 02/24/2025

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: 05/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 0602833
• Device Lot Number: REHQ1681
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown