MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 AIRGUARD VALVED INTRODUCER, 6.5F; PORT AND CATHETER ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	5515160
Medical Device Problem Codes	Component Missing (2306); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during preparation of port placement, only one device was received instead of ten in the case.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 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 of 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: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported missing units issue as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G., procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 preparation of port placement, only one device was received instead of ten in the case.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: additional information was received that fewer units were delivered than the expected quantity that does not appear to be a complaint and there is no alleged deficiency or malfunction with the product.This report is no longer being considered a complaint file and determined to be no longer reportable.Since an initial mdr was submitted, therefore, the file will remain assessed as a malfunction.G3: 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 preparation of port placement, only one device was received instead of ten in the case.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: AIRGUARD VALVED INTRODUCER, 6.5F
• Common Device Name: PORT AND CATHETER ACCESSORIES
• 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: 21706656
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-01791
• Device Sequence Number: 18629969
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741041624
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741041624(11)240829(17)260531(10)REJU1241
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042036
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2026

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: 5515160
• Device Lot Number: REJU1241
• 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: 03/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025; 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2025; 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2024
• 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