MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS EQUISTREAM ALPHACURVE DL CATHETER 14.5FR, 28CM; LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER

Model Number	5905280
Medical Device Problem Code	Restricted Flow rate (1248)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
As the lot number for the device was provided, a manufacturing review 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.(expiration date: 10/2019).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that some time after the placement of the dialysis catheter, the flow rate was allegedly decreased.Reportedly, the dialysis machine alarm goes off.It was further reported that the health care provider was able to infuse and aspirate successfully after the declotting procedure.There was no reported patient injury.

• Brand Name: EQUISTREAM ALPHACURVE DL CATHETER 14.5FR, 28CM
• Common Device Name: LONG-TERM HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• MDR Report Key: 8884041
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-02371
• Device Sequence Number: 11374523
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741013812
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741013812
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090101
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/12/2019

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5905280
• Device Catalogue Number: 5905280
• Device Lot Number: RECN2768
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Weight: 182