MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® DIGNISHIELD® STOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Model Number SMS002

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

Patient Problem Tissue Breakdown (2681)

Event Date 02/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that there was a damage to mucosa around rectum.It was unknown what medical intervention was given for mucosa damage.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that there was a damage to mucosa around rectum.It was unknown what medical intervention was given for mucosa damage.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported issue is inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "materials of construction are not biocompatible or inadequate biological evaluation".It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product was used for treatment but 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 instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "contraindications ¿ do not use for more than 29 consecutive days.The uninterrupted use for this device, including immediate replacement with the same or an identical device, is intended to be 29 days or less.¿ do not use on patients known to be sensitive to or allergic to any components within the system.¿ do not use on patients who had lower large bowel or rectal surgery within the last year.¿ do not use on patients with any rectal or anal injury, severe rectal or anal stricture or stenosis (or on any patient if the distal rectum cannot accommodate the inflated cuff), confirmed rectal.Or anal tumor, severe hemorrhoids, or fecal impaction.¿ do not use on patients with suspected or confirmed rectal mucosa impairment, i.E.Severe proctitis, ischemic proctitis, mucosal ulcerations.¿ do not use on patients with indwelling rectal or anal device (e.G.Thermometer) or delivery mechanism (e.G.Suppositories) or enemas in place." 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.

• Brand Name: BARD® DIGNISHIELD® STOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: DIGNISHIELD
• 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: 16597250
• MDR Text Key: 311828411
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-01958
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741045943
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741045943
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K133251
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SMS002
• Device Catalogue Number: SMS002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/26/2023
• 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