MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SENSICA UO ICU MONITOR

Model Number SCCS1002

Device Problem Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature was not accurate as it reads often high by another 2 degrees celsius from the sensica device.Nurse also commented that the temperature seemed to be dependent on the urine volume, so less output showed a lower temperature on the cable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported issue was inconclusive.The root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.A potential root cause is part geometry.However this cannot be confirmed.Nurse also commented that the temperature seemed to be dependent on the urine volume, so less output showed a lower temperature on the cable.All good faith attempts have been made to obtain additional information.The outcome of the repair cannot be determined at this time.In the event that information regarding the outcome of the repair and the status of the device is received, this record will be reopened to update the investigation.It is unknown if the device met specifications and whether the device was influenced by the reported failure.The device was not in use on a patient.The serial number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state 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 device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature was not accurate as it reads often high by another 2 degrees celsius from the sensica device.Nurse also commented that the temperature seemed to be dependent on the urine volume, so less output showed a lower temperature on the cable.

• Brand Name: SENSICA UO ICU MONITOR
• Type of Device: SENSICA UO ICU MONITOR
• 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: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 13427778
• MDR Text Key: 289215481
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-00326
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EXS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741215773
• UDI-Public: 00801741215773
• 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: 06/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SCCS1002
• Device Catalogue Number: SCCS1002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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