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

Catalog Number	5393190
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Bacterial Infection (1735); Fever (1858); Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	03/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 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 sometimes post a dialysis catheter placement, the patient allegedly had an infection, and the dialysis catheter was removed.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly broke by the cuff during the removal.Additionally, the remaining piece was removed by cutting down on the remaining piece.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that sometimes post a dialysis catheter placement, the patient allegedly had an infection, and the dialysis catheter was removed.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly broke by the cuff during the removal.Additionally, the remaining piece was removed by cutting down on the remaining piece.Furthermore, the patient was admitted to the hospital with a fever/bacteremia.Blood cultures done and positive.The current status of the patient was unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that sometimes post a dialysis catheter placement, the patient allegedly had an infection, and the dialysis catheter was removed.It was further reported that the catheter allegedly broke by the cuff during the removal.Additionally, the remaining piece was removed by cutting down on the remaining piece.Furthermore, the patient was admitted to the hospital with a fever/bacteremia.Blood cultures done and positive.The current status of the patient was unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.Furthermore, the clinical conditions alleged in the complaint cannot be confirmed.A definitive root cause for the catheter break and separation 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.G3, h6 (method).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.

• 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: 21832305
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-02289
• Device Sequence Number: 15796196
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741012174
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741012174(17)250630(10)REJS0595
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K051748
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• 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): 07/09/2025

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: 06/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 5393190
• Device Lot Number: REJS0595
• 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: 03/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/18/2025; 07/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2025; 07/15/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 87 KG
• Patient Race: Black Or African American