MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 PUREWICK URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM

Model Number PW100

Device Problem Increase in Suction (1604)

Patient Problem Skin Tears (2516)

Event Date 09/03/2022

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 patient had been experiencing issues with suction on purewick urine collection system.Patient described purewick female external catheter being full of urine when they woke up but as soon as they turned machine off, urine spilled everywhere.Patient also said one morning the machine suctioned their skin so hard when they woke up that it left a tear on their skin.Representative could tell from the description that they had not been doing the pinch test so there had been no airflow for the vacuum to suction properly.Also advised the pinch test and explained how to do it.Patient had been using the purewick product for less than 90 days.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had been experiencing issues with suction on purewick urine collection system.Patient described purewick female external catheter being full of urine when they woke up but as soon as they turned machine off, urine spilled everywhere.Patient also said one morning the machine suctioned their skin so hard when they woke up that it left a tear on their skin.Representative could tell from the description that they had not been doing the pinch test so there had been no airflow for the vacuum to suction properly.Also advised the pinch test and explained how to do it.Patient had been using the purewick product for less than 90 days.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "inadequate component (pump and relief valve) selection".It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "operating suction range: approximately 120 mmhg ¿ 140 mmhg (2.3 ¿ 2.7 psi) maximum suction level: 182 mmhg (3.5 psi).Discontinue use if an allergic reaction occurs.Not recommended for users who are experiencing skin irritation or skin breakdown in device contact areas." 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.

• Brand Name: PUREWICK URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PUREWICK URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM
• 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: 15410268
• MDR Text Key: 304703091
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-07069
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NZU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741185342
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741185342
• 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: 11/17/2022

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
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: PW100
• Device Catalogue Number: PW100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/03/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/13/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/18/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female