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

Catalog Number	5393230
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Cardiac Arrest (1762); Exsanguination (1841)
Date of Event	02/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Death
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.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 scheduled hemodialysis treatment through the hemodialysis central venous catheter, the nurse identified a pool of blood of approximately 100-300ml under the patient's chair during the first several minutes of treatment initiation.It was further reported that the blood pump was stopped, and it was discovered that the blood loss was originating from the venous bloodline/venous lumen connection site.Reportedly, the patient's carotid pulse was palpable, hemodialysis treatment was terminated, and blood was returned using arterial lumen of the catheter.The patient became unresponsive, the emergency response services was called, and cpr was initiated.Upon arrival, the emergency response services continued resuscitative efforts while transporting the patient to the hospital.The patient reportedly expired shortly after.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos or medical records were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported fluid leak and patient death, as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the reported fluid leak and patient death 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a scheduled hemodialysis treatment through the hemodialysis central venous catheter, the nurse identified a pool of blood of approximately 100-300ml under the patient's chair during the first several minutes of treatment initiation.It was further reported that the blood pump was stopped, and it was discovered that the blood loss was originating from the venous bloodline/venous lumen connection site.Reportedly, the patient's carotid pulse was palpable, hemodialysis treatment was terminated, and blood was returned using arterial lumen of the catheter.The patient became unresponsive, the emergency response services was called, and cpr was initiated.Upon arrival, the emergency response services continued resuscitative efforts while transporting the patient to the hospital.The patient reportedly expired shortly after.

• 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: 21382474
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-00653
• Device Sequence Number: 20905821
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741012181
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741012181(11)191122(17)210831(10)REDX3944
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 5393230
• Device Lot Number: REDX3944
• 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: 01/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2019
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Death
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 63 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White