MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SENSICA UO SYSTEM; SENSICA DEVICE

Model Number SCCS1002E

Device Problem Computer Operating System Problem (2898)

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

Event Date 03/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the biomed was using sensica device for demo purposes.No liquid in the foley system at all.Biomed got a low battery notification, followed by an instant update.The instant update button lit up for about 30 seconds and then added volume to the current hour.Biomed was not touching it or actively using it in a demo.

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 biomed was using sensica device for demo purposes.No liquid in the foley system at all.Biomed got a low battery notification, followed by an instant update.The instant update button lit up for about 30 seconds and then added volume to the current hour.Biomed was not touching it or actively using it in a demo.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported issue was unconfirmed.The root cause of the reported issue could not be determined as the reported issue could not be reproduced.The device was evaluated upon receipt.The device completed final functional testing.It is unknown whether the device was influenced by the reported failure, however the device met specifications.The device was not in use on a patient.The reported event is unconfirmed, dhr review is not required.Based on the results of this investigations, no additional action is required at this time.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: indications for use: 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.Contraindications: there are no known contraindications for use with patients who have indwelling, urological catheters in place.Precautions: during system start up and in general practice, plug the bd sensica¿ urine output system into a wall power supply whenever possible.The system screen will dim when the system is unplugged to maximize battery life.After using the system on battery back-up, plug it back into the wall power supply for recharging and to avoid system shut down due to a drained battery.After removing a patient from urine output monitoring with the bd sensica¿ urine output system, shut down the system completely to avoid battery drainage while not in use.Low priority alarms may interrupt urine output monitoring and require user action to resume normal urine output monitoring functions.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: SENSICA UO SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SENSICA DEVICE
• 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: 14079564
• MDR Text Key: 289084873
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-02262
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EXS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741219016
• UDI-Public: 00801741219016
• 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: 09/06/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SCCS1002E
• Device Catalogue Number: SCCS1002E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/11/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2021
• 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