MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. Bard, Inc. (BASD) -3006260740 Broviac CV Catheter, Single-Lumen, 4.2F; Chronic Catheters

Catalog Number	0600520
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Difficult to Remove (1528); Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/23/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2026, a patient underwent a chronic catheter placement procedure using a broviac cv catheter.During the procedure, upon removal of the guidewire from its packaging, the tip was observed to be bent.The healthcare professional manually straightened the guidewire and proceeded with use.Following vascular puncture and guidewire insertion, the guidewire became stuck and subsequently fractured during removal.There was no reported patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.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.

• Brand Name: Broviac CV Catheter, Single-Lumen, 4.2F
• 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 Shannon Limited -3005636544; san geronimo industrial park; lot #1, road #3, km 79.7; humacao PR 00791
• Manufacturer Contact: michael gaffney ; 800 w. rio salado pkwy; tempe, AZ 85281 ; +1(480)303-2689
• MDR Report Key: 50837694
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-06836
• Device Sequence Number: 18629284
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741051807
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K830256
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2026

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: 0600520
• Device Lot Number: HULN1249
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2026
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown