MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 GROSHONG; PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC)

Catalog Number	7957505
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/18/2026
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.Each event reported to bd is evaluated and investigated in accordance with our complaint investigation procedures.The investigation process includes, but is not limited to, evaluation of the event details provided by the complaint facility, a review of complaint history, manufacturing records and risk document where applicable, and an evaluation of the subject device when available to identify potential contributing factors.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that during routine saline flush, the statlock portion became wet, confirming leakage from the catheter.There was no reported patient injury.Placement for approximately 6 months.Leakage from the catheter.
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 a leaking molded bifurcation is confirmed, but the root cause could not be determined.One 5 fr d/l groshong catheter was returned for evaluation.An initial visual observation of the returned groshong catheter showed use residues throughout the device.A split was observed on the left side of the suture wings at the left-wing intersection with the bifurcation.A microscopic observation revealed sharp fracture edges along the split in the molded suture wings.The fracture surface appeared uneven and granular.No distinguishing features were observed along the split which could identify a root cause for this failure.Possible causes of failure may include contact of the device with a sharp instrument or other unknown environmental or clinical conditions affecting the state of the material.This complaint will be recorded for future trending and monitoring purposes.

• Brand Name: GROSHONG
• Common Device Name: PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC)
• 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: veronica lee ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 24508538
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-01373
• Device Sequence Number: 9960360
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741035449
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741035449
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K023374
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 7957505
• 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: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2026
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown