MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 RELIAVAC 400 EVACUATOR, 400ML CAPACITY, Y-CONNECTING TUBE, 35" (88.9CM) STERILE; SUCTION EVACUATOR

Model Number 0070800

Device Problems Incorrect Measurement (1383); Material Rupture (1546)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 08/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

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 the balloon burst on the 6th day of use.Per additional information received from ibc via mail on 02sep2020, the balloon burst in the bottle.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed as manufacturing-related.An evacuator was returned without its original packaging.The balloon was found to be burst.On (b)(6) 2020, the balloon was obtained to measure the thickness of the portions of the balloon that burst to determine if there was a manufacturing defect.Measurement varied from 0.0485"-0.0640".As there were measurements were found above 0.058" the device was found to fail specifications.A potential root cause could be due to an "operator error" during the latex dipping.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.As the reported event was confirmed as manufacturing related, a labeling review was not performed.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 Description

It was reported that the balloon burst on the 6th day of use.Per additional information received from ibc via mail on 02sep2020, the balloon burst in the bottle.

• Brand Name: RELIAVAC 400 EVACUATOR, 400ML CAPACITY, Y-CONNECTING TUBE, 35" (88.9CM) STERILE
• Type of Device: SUCTION EVACUATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10553065
• MDR Text Key: 208745665
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-06028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049606
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049606
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0070800
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1