MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 BROVIAC CV CATHETER, SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F; CHRONIC CATHETERS

Catalog Number	0600540
Medical Device Problem Codes	Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 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.
Event or Problem Description
A patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using the broviac cv catheter approximately six months ago.On (b)(6) 2025, the catheter allegedly broke.Removal, repositioning was done.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: one hickman s/l catheter was returned for evaluation.Visual, microscopic, tactile and functional evaluations were performed on the returned device.A c-shape split was noted on the clamping sleeve, proximal to the catheter hub.A complete circumferential break was noted on the distal end of the catheter.The edges of the c-shape split on the clamping sleeve were noted to be uneven.Catheter wear was observed throughout.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the identified catheter burst issues as a c-shape split was observed during investigation.However, the reported fracture was unconfirmed as upon investigation burst was identified.A definitive root cause 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 (device, method, result, conclusion).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
A patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using the broviac cv catheter approximately six months ago.On (b)(6)2025, the catheter allegedly broke.Removal, repositioning was done.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: BROVIAC CV CATHETER, SINGLE-LUMEN, 6.6F
• Common Device Name: CHRONIC CATHETERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD SHANNON LIMITED -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 22147390
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-03653
• Device Sequence Number: 12860485
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051821
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K830256
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/08/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 0600540
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• 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