MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER

Model Number PWFX30

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Fungal Infection (2419)

Event Date 12/15/2022

Event Type  Injury  

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 getting yeast infections from the purewick female external catheter.The patient had been using this product for less than 90 days.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for the yeast infection.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "inadequate material selection - materials of construction are not biocompatible".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: "precautions: not recommended for patients who are: agitated, combative, or uncooperative and might remove the purewicktm female external catheter.Experiencing skin irritation or breakdown at the site"."recommendations: ensure the purewicktm female external catheter remains in the correct position after turning the patient.Remove the purewicktm female external catheter prior to ambulation.Properly placing the purewicktm female external catheter snugly between the labia and gluteus holds the purewicktm female external catheter in place for most patients.Mesh underwear may be useful for securing the purewicktm female external catheter for some patients.Assess device placement and patient¿s skin at least every 2 hours.Replace the purewicktm female external catheter every 8-12 hours or when soiled with feces or blood.Change suction tubing per hospital protocol or at least every thirty (30) days".H11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text: the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had been getting yeast infections from the purewick female external catheter.The patient had been using this product for less than 90 days.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for yeast infection.

• Brand Name: PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Type of Device: PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• 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: 16077277
• MDR Text Key: 306415317
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-10010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NZU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741189050
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741189050
• 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: 04/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: PWFX30
• Device Catalogue Number: PWFX30
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/20/2023
• 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