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

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/07/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
Additional information provided: the external condition of the box upon receipt was intact.There were no unusual sounds or shifting inside the box when handling it.Items inside were not properly sealed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.The complaint of damaged packaging is confirmed; however, the exact root cause could not be determined.Two powermidline catheter kits were returned for evaluation.An initial visual observation revealed the seals on the bottom of the packaging were compromised.Adhesive residue consistent with the sealing process was observed on the clear plastic portion, indicating that the packaging was properly sealed during manufacturing.The seals along the sides and top of both packages appeared intact.The possible causes for the observed seal damage include the packages being subjected to compressive force during transportation or storage.Therefore, the exact root cause is unknown.This complaint will be recorded for future trending and monitoring purposes.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.The manufacturer has received the sample and will be evaluated.A supplemental will be submitted with evaluation results.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by customer that the kit was open before anyone physically opened it.It was reported this occurred with 2 devices.This report addresses both devices.

• Brand Name: POWERMIDLINE
• Common Device Name: MIDLINE 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: yolanda thompson ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 24118130
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 5987715
• Product Code: PND
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741108761
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741108761(11)250908(17)261231(10)REKU2921
• Combination Product (Y/N): Y
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153393
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/17/2026

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: P4154108D
• Device Lot Number: REKU2921
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026; 03/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026; 03/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2025
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown