MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 RELIAVAC 100 CLOSED WOUND SUCTION EVACUATOR

Catalog Number	0070900
Medical Device Problem Code	Disconnection (1171)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	05/13/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the cap on the reliavac wound drain would not stay closed therefore there was no suction from the device.Per additional information received via email on 1 june 2020 from ibc representative, the cap on the relivac would not stay closed.See photos attached.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed.The device was used for treatment.The device had not met specifications.The device was affected by the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (no original packaging), used silicone bulb evacuator.It was noted that the blue cap could not stay attached to the evacuator, although it seems to have been attached at one point due to the presence of what seems to be an adhesive line on the evacuator.This does not meet the specification "close the outlet port of the evacuator with the cap.Then, to open the outlet port removing cap of the position of closed.Although the reported event was confirmed, the root cause could not be determined.A potential root cause for this failure could be "incorrect assembly operation of cap / bulb (incorrect assembly).¿ 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: 1.Ensure that the wound site is dry and free of debris before closure.2.The surgeon must determine the number of drains needed for an effective drainage of the entire wound site.3.The junction between the tubing and tissue at the drain entrance site must be air-tight for effective functioning of the system.4.If the drain is occluded, irrigation and/or aspiration of the drain may be required.5.The quality and quantity of drained fluid must be regularly monitored and reported to the surgeon.6.Reservoir, once full, must be emptied per hospital protocols.Failure to do so will result in incomplete drainage.7.Suction must be discontinued prior to the removal of the drain.8.Before starting the drainage procedure, ensure that all the connections are tight and free of any obstructions within the drainage pathway.Connections to check are: i) drain to suction source.Ii) y-connector (when applicable): ¿ drain to y-connector ¿ y-connector to suction source.9.Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the cap on the reliavac wound drain would not stay closed thereforethere was no suction from the device.Per additional information received via email on 1 june 2020 from ibc representative, the cap on the relivac would not stay closed.

• Brand Name: RELIAVAC 100 CLOSED WOUND SUCTION EVACUATOR
• Common Device Name: SUCTION EVACUATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10151508
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-03806
• Device Sequence Number: 17049603
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049620
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049620
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070900
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/26/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1