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 Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using the hickman s/l catheters.On (b)(6) 2025, it was reported that post placement procedure, there was a crack in the device.The broken catheter was removed.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: 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.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
On (b)(6) 2025, a patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using the hickman s/l catheters.On (b)(6) 2025, it was reported that post placement procedure, there was a crack in the device.The broken catheter was removed.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 s/l repair catheter was returned for evaluation.Visual, microscopic, tactile and functional evaluations were performed on the returned device.A split was noted to the catheter distal to the catheter clamp.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the reported fracture issue.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labelling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.G3, h6 (method, result, conclusion).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: 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 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: 22837403
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-05941
• Device Sequence Number: 9410478
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051821
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741051821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K830256
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted 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): 10/14/2025

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
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• 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