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

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Skin Tears (2516)

Event Date 01/09/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the customer had very thin skin and the suction from the purewick female external catheter was tearing their skin and they did seek medical attention from their doctor for skin tears.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "material surface is rough, abrasive or uncomfortable".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 is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The product catalog number and lot 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.

Event Description

It was reported that the customer had very thin skin and the suction from the purewick female external catheter was tearing their skin and they did seek medical attention from their doctor for skin tears.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Type of Device: UNKNOWN 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: 16233427
• MDR Text Key: 308017589
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-00270
• 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: 05/31/2023

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/24/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/31/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/01/2023
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female