MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® ELLIK EVACUATOR; ELLIK BLADDER EVACUATOR

Model Number	000451
Medical Device Problem Codes	Disconnection (1171); Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/20/2021
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 connection piece of the ellik evacuator was loose and when trying to connect it for flushing, the piece fell off and that the ellik was used in the transurethral resection process.It was also stated that they opened the entire package and all the articles had the same defect.
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 patient treatment.The product had caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used ellik evacuator.Visual inspection of the sample noted the yellow latex tube was disconnected from the evacuator.This is out of specification per inspection procedure (b)(4), revision 13, which states, "the union between the recipient and the tube adapter, it must be free and clear of bubbles and openings that could weaken the sealed; manually pull the recipient and tube adapter to assure that the united parts do not separate easily." a potential root cause could be components out of specification.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The investigation is concluded, and no additional action is required at this time.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: "fill with solution.Displace all air before using.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient." correction: d,h h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the connection piece of the ellik evacuator was loose and when trying to connect it for flushing, the piece fell off and that the ellik was used in the transurethral resection process.It was also stated that they opened the entire package and all the articles had the same defect.

• Brand Name: BARD® ELLIK EVACUATOR
• Common Device Name: ELLIK BLADDER 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: 12370632
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-05202
• Device Sequence Number: 11848792
• Product Code: KQT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741080814
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741080814
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2022

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: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 000451
• Device Catalogue Number: 000451
• Device Lot Number: NGFQ4219
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/02/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2021
• 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