MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 UNKNOWN PUREWICK DISPOSABLE

Device Problem Increase in Suction (1604)

Patient Problem Abrasion (1689)

Event Date 11/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of 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 device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient got abrasion from using purewick female external catheter in hospital.Patient stated that they were using purewick urine collection system incorrectly and the suction was high.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient got abrasion from using purewick female external catheter in hospital.Patient stated that they were using purewick urine collection system incorrectly and the suction was high.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause could be due to "dimensions not specified correctly".The dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.The product catalog number for this device is unknown.Therefore, bd is unable to determine the associated labeling to review.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 device was not returned.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN PUREWICK DISPOSABLE
• Type of Device: UNKNOWN PUREWICK DISPOSABLE
• 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: 18255613
• MDR Text Key: 329589393
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-08705
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NZU
• 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,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2023
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Female