MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SENSICA UO SYSTEM; SENSICA DEVICE

Model Number SCCS1002E

Device Problems Device Sensing Problem (2917); Component Misassembled (4004)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 01/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the optical sensor failed in the sensica device and it reads open when a tube was present.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported issue was confirmed.The root cause of the reported issue is that the optical sensor is not situated correctly in the housing causing it to read incorrectly.Optical sensor is misaligned.The device did not meet specifications, and was influenced by the reported failure.It was unknown if the device was in use on a patient.A review of the device history records did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: "indications: the bd sensica¿ urine output system is an automated system for continuous monitoring of urine output (uo) and core bladder temperature when connected to a temperature-sensing foley catheter.Target population: the bd sensica¿ urine output system is intended for bedside monitoring of urine output for any patient with an indwelling, urological catheter, drainage tubing and collection bag, typically in critical care settings or where close monitoring of urine output is desired.The bd sensica¿ urine output system is also intended for monitoring core bladder temperature when used with the bd sensica¿ temperature monitor module and a bd 400 series temperature-sensing foley catheter or equivalent." h11: section a through f - the information provided 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.H3 other text: the actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that the optical sensor failed in the sensica device and it reads open when a tube was present.

• Brand Name: SENSICA UO SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SENSICA DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16408721
• MDR Text Key: 309878695
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-01020
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EXS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741219016
• UDI-Public: 00801741219016
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SCCS1002E
• Device Catalogue Number: SCCS1002E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other