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
Medical Device Problem Codes	Gas/Air Leak (2946); Suction Failure (4039)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/25/2021
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 air leaked during the suction on the 3rd day after use.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the air leaked during the suction on the 3rd day after use.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was unconfirmed because the reported failure could not be reproduced.The device met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment.The product had not caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used reliavac evacuator with tubing and drain.Visual inspection of the sample noted no obvious visible defects.The drain was placed in a reservoir of methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water).Evacuator balloon was inflated by engaging the bulb at the top of the device.Balloon was fully inflated with no difficulty and port b was closed off to create negative pressure.Balloon began to deflate and suction water.The device suctioned 400cc of water as intended so air leaks do not seem to have occurred.This does meets the acceptance criteria outlined, no root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.The device was returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.As the reported event is unconfirmed a labeling review is not required.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.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.

• Brand Name: RELIAVAC 400 EVACUATOR, 400ML CAPACITY, Y-CONNECTING TUBE, 35" (88.9CM) STERILE
• Common Device Name: SUCTION EVACUATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11363043
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-00676
• Device Sequence Number: 823535
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049606
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049606
• 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: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2021

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 Model Number: 0070800
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2021
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/23/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other