MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS POWERPORT CV SLIM SPNB 6 FR CHRONOFLEX SLTH; IMPLANTABLE PORT

Model Number 5676300

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 02/13/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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: 09/2020).

Event Description

It was reported that approximately six weeks post port implant, the port insertion site allegedly turned green and wound opened up with pus around the site.Therefore, patient was hospitalized and healthcare provider allegedly identified infection.Reportedly, treatment for the infection was provided and the device was removed.The patient was reported as stable.

• Brand Name: POWERPORT CV SLIM SPNB 6 FR CHRONOFLEX SLTH
• Type of Device: IMPLANTABLE PORT
• 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.; blvd montebello #1; parque industrial colonial; reynosa tamaulipas 88780 ; MX 88780
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 9821003
• MDR Text Key: 183147540
• Report Number: 3006260740-2020-00817
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741110771
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741110771
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122899
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5676300
• Device Catalogue Number: 5676300
• Device Lot Number: REDR2941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/13/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention