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

Model Number	0070800
Medical Device Problem Code	Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/19/2021
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 reliavac evacuator was unable to suction due to the balloon damage.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that reliavac evacuator was unable to suction due to the balloon damage.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.1 sample was confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product was used for treatment.The product caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used reliavac with drainage tubing.Visual inspection of the sample noted no obvious visible defects.Both ports were plugged and the bulb was pumped to attempt to inflate the balloon, but the air leaked out of the one way metal valve on the bulb.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿duck beak valve without slot or insufficient slot¿.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Therefore, no additional action is required at this time.Tthe device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "note: do not use with wall suction in excess of 210mm hg.11.To establish suction: 11.I.) open outlet port.11.Ii.) pump bulb until balloon fills container.11.Iii.) close outlet port.Note: hissing sound is normal and stops when maximum suction pressure is reached.Possible reflux of fluid to the patient is reduced during reliavac® evacuator reactivation by a built-in anti-reflux valve in the inlet port.12.To empty container: 12.I.) open outlet port.12.Ii.) invert unit.12.Iii.) pump bulb to empty quickly.13.To re-establish suction: - repeat step ¿11¿ above." 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.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: RELIAVAC EVACUATOR
• 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: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 11665350
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-02120
• Device Sequence Number: 19567042
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/26/2021

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2023
• Device Model Number: 0070800
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070800
• Device Lot Number: NGER1586
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown