MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 VACCESS CT LOW-PROFILE POWER-INJECTABLE IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX, 6F; PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	7360000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Unspecified Infection (1930); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
Date of Event	02/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection and thrombosis.It was further reported that the patient eventually expired.However, the cause of death was not reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the date of death for this patient was not provided; therefore, the date of death has been updated as (b)(6) 1900 to meet the mdr submission requirement.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
It was reported through the litigation process that, sometime after the port placement, the patient was diagnosed with an unspecified infection and thrombosis.It was further reported that the patient eventually expired.However, the cause of death was not reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the date of death for this patient was not provided; therefore, the date of death has been updated as (b)(6) 1900 to meet the mdr submission requirement.Manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not requested as the lot number reported is unknown.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No medical records were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported infection and thrombosis as no objective evidence was provided for review.The relationship between the port and the alleged infection, thrombosis and patient death cannot be established at this time.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.G3, h6 (device).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.

• Brand Name: VACCESS CT LOW-PROFILE POWER-INJECTABLE IMPLANTABLE PORT, CHRONOFLEX, 6F
• Common Device Name: PORT & CATHETER, IMPLANTED, SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVASCULAR
• 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: 24602736
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-01622
• Device Sequence Number: 9606108
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027437
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027437
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072549
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/26/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 7360000
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2026
• 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: Death
• Patient Sex: Unknown