MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS POWERPICC CATHETER 4F MAXIMAL BARRIER TRAY (SINGLE-LUMEN); CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Material Puncture/Hole (1504)

Patient Problem Chemical Exposure (2570)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned, at this time, to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of recv2105 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.Device has not yet been returned for evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported a hole was found in the picc and patient was exposed to contrast dye.No other information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, frequency analysis, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), applicable fmea documents, labeling, and applicable manufacture records.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint that the catheter cause or contributed to the reported leak was unconfirmed since no leak could be replicated within the device.One 4fr single lumen powerpicc was returned for investigation.The catheter exhibited evidence of use.A suture was tied through the holes in the molded wing and a red colored residue remained on the external surface of the tubing.The catheter had been trimmed to length at the 47cm depth mark.Both a functional test and a microscopic examination revealed no breaches in any part of the catheter.A lot history review (lhr) of recv2105 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.

Event Description

It was reported a hole was found in the picc and patient was exposed to contrast dye.No other information was provided.

• Brand Name: POWERPICC CATHETER 4F MAXIMAL BARRIER TRAY (SINGLE-LUMEN)
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD REYNOSA S.A. DE C.V. -9617592; blvd. montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa, tamaulipas ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: kelsey erickson ; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city, UT 84116 ; 8015225937
• MDR Report Key: 8220060
• MDR Text Key: 132268635
• Report Number: 3006260740-2018-03825
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741027581
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741027581
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K070996
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/14/2019

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2020
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 3174108D
• Device Lot Number: RECV2105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/10/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/14/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/04/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/14/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1