MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 LEG BAG

Catalog Number	150819
Medical Device Problem Code	Restricted Flow rate (1248)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/06/2024
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.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the condom catheter connects to the leg bag.Sometimes the urine did not flow into the leg bag right away.The patient said that they thought that the drain hole in the leg bag was too small.Urine backs up into the tube.This causes the leg bag to leak.
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.Root cause could not be identified.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 ¿tubing does not meet specification".However, there was insufficient information to confirm this potential root cause.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.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).When using extension tubing, make sure to connect tube at least to the 3rd taper of the connector.4.To empty dispoz-a-bag, push green lever on flip-flo valve out and down.Important: be sure to reclose flip-flo valve after emptying bag.5.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the condom catheter connects to the leg bag.Sometimes the urine did not flow into the leg bag right away.The patient said that they thought that the drain hole in the leg bag was too small.Urine backs up into the tube.This causes the leg bag to leak.Per customer via phone on (b)(6)2024, it was reported that customer said that they did not have any leg bags, and customer knows nothing of this complaint.

• Brand Name: LEG BAG
• 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 GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 20291147
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-05993
• Device Sequence Number: 12761504
• Product Code: FAQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741050879
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741050879
• 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,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/07/2024

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: 150819
• 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: 09/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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