MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 RELIAVAC CLOSED WOUND SUCTION SYSTEM WITH HUBLESS SILICONE FLAT DRAIN; SILICONE DRAIN

Model Number 0070370

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 03/25/2021

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 white part on the drain tube was found to be torn when the package was opened.

Event Description

It was reported that the white part on the drain tube was found to be torn when the package was opened.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed however the cause was unknown.One sample confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used silicone hubless flat drain.Visual inspection of the sample noted that there was a large tear that went across 3 perforations on the white drain.This does not meet the specification as "drainage assemblies must be free of air, bubbles, cuts, smears and incomplete shots." a potential root cause for this failure could be ¿insufficient time or temperature to cure the drain¿.The 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: "a.Use with single flat drain - 1.Place perforated wound drain within critical fluid collection area of wound.2.Draw drain tube through skin/stab wound incision until flat portion of drain is seated appropriately.3.Trim drain tube to desired length and attach to blue adapter.Connect other end of blue adapter to y-connector.4.Insert connecting tube in reliavac® port a, up to indicator ring.B.Use with two flat drains - 1.Place perforated portion of wound drains within critical fluid collection areas of wound.2.Draw drain tubes through skin/stab wound incision until flat portion of the drains are seated appropriately.3.Trim drain tubes to desired length.4.Cut off plug from closed arm of y-connector and attach blue adapters.5.Attach drains to blue adapters.6.Insert connecting tube in reliavac® port a, up to indicator ring.Caution: punctures or additional perforations should not be made in the silicone wound drain.C.Attaching to auxiliary suction - 1.Insert suction adapter into port b.2.During auxiliary suction, balloon will inflate and exudate will flow over balloon surface from port a to port b.3.To discontinue auxiliary suction, remove suction adapter and close port b.Caution: do not use with wall suction in excess of 210mm hg.D.To establish suction - 1.Open port b.2.Pump bulb until balloon fills container.3.Close port b.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 port a.E.To empty container - 1.Open port b.2.Invert unit.3.Pump bulb to empty quickly.F.To re-establish suction - 1.Repeat step "d" above.G.To read fluid volume - 1.Open port b.2.Allow balloon to deflate.3.Read and record volume.4.To reactivate, repeat step "d" above" 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 CLOSED WOUND SUCTION SYSTEM WITH HUBLESS SILICONE FLAT DRAIN
• Type of Device: SILICONE DRAIN
• 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: 11701528
• MDR Text Key: 246504789
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-02275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741090745
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741090745
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0070370
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070370
• Device Lot Number: NGEV1734
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/21/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other