MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO¿ VALVE

Catalog Number	150832
Medical Device Problem Code	Partial Blockage (1065)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/28/2024
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.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 device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the leg bags seem to be defective from lot# mght0472.They are getting clogged and flattens and the material seems to thicker on this batch.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was available for evaluation and further investigation did not result in any additional findings.Although a root cause could not be definitively identified, based on the risk documentation review, a potential root cause for this type of failure could be ¿poor interfaces with connections".However, there was insufficient information to confirm this potential root cause.The dhr review could not be completed because the provided lot number was invalid.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "directions for use: 1.Separate notches within circles.Pull straps through holes and around leg.2.Position bag on leg with flutter valve at top.3.Attach catheter or extension tubing to top inlet.When wearing bag below knee, attach bard® extension tubing (catalog no.150615 or 4a4194).Hen using extension tubing, make sure to connect tube at least to the 3rd taper of the connector." 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 device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the leg bags seem to be defective from lot#: mght0472.They are getting clogged and flattens and the material seems to thicker on this batch.

• Brand Name: LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO¿ VALVE
• Common Device Name: LEG BAG
• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 19124331
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-02162
• Device Sequence Number: 7629148
• Product Code: FAQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741050886
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741050886
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/02/2024

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 150832
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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