MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 POWERLINE CV CATHETER; CHRONIC CATHETERS

Catalog Number	0730615
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Separation (1562); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will 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 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
On (b)(6) 2026, the patient was prepped a catheter placement procedure using the powerline cv catheter prior to the procedure, it was reported that two triple lumen powerlines were opened and found to have damaged tunnelers.The end that is inserted into the catheter was bent, and when attempts were made to straighten them, the tunnelers snapped.There was no patient contact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed, and this lot met all release criteria.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.The investigation is inconclusive for the reported tunneler fracture, material separation and deformation due to compressive stress issues as no objective evidence was provided for review.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.D4 (unique identifier (udi) #), g3, h6 (method).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
On (b)(6) 2026, the patient was prepped a catheter placement procedure using the powerline cv catheter prior to the procedure, it was reported that two triple lumen powerlines were opened and found to have damaged tunnelers.The end that is inserted into the catheter was bent, and when attempts were made to straighten them, the tunnelers snapped.There was no patient contact.

• Brand Name: POWERLINE CV CATHETER
• 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: 24754909
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-02171
• Device Sequence Number: 13052793
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741036637
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741036637(11)230119(17)261130(10)REGZ1267
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093927
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/08/2026

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: 0730615
• Device Lot Number: REGZ1267
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2023
• 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