MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 CHANNEL DRAIN; WOUND DRAIN

Catalog Number	072187
Medical Device Problem Code	Partial Blockage (1065)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/14/2024
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a recent event in which wound drain patency was in question.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings and no sample was available for evaluation.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.A dhr review is not required as the lot number is unknown.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: warnings: an effective closed suction drain system requires maintenance of the system to preserve patency.The drain must not be allowed to occlude nor the reservoir to completely fill; and reservoir suction must be maintained in order for the system to function properly.Verify that the system is functioning properly.If the system is not maintained properly, surgical complications, including hematomas, may result.In the event of occlusion of the drain, all wound drainage via the drain ceases.Careful attention to the drain will minimize the possibility of this problem.If occlusion does occur, the drain can be aspirated by connecting suction to the reservoir outlet or temporarily disconnecting the drain from the reservoir and applying suction directly to the drain.Drain perforations or channels must lie within the wound or cavity to be drained, otherwise inadequate drainage may result.To avoid the possibility of drain damage or breakage: particular care should be taken to avoid any obstacles to the drain exit path.Drains should be checked for free motion during closure to minimize the possibility of breakage.The advantages of wound drainage, particularly closed system drainage, are lost if an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, or if the drain is allowed to become occluded or if the reservoir is not activated properly, doesn¿t function properly or is not monitored.Evacuators should be emptied and reactivated when required per hospital protocol.Drain placement: the surgeon should irrigate the wound with sterile fluid, then suction the irrigating fluid and gross debris from the operative site.Care must be exercised to avoid damage to the drain (see warnings).The tubing should be repeatedly checked during closure for free motion to avoid breakage and/or fragment retention within the wound.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 there was a recent event in which wound drain patency was in question.Per additional information received on 24jan2025, it was reported that the patient was impacted.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: CHANNEL DRAIN
• Common Device Name: WOUND 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 GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 20359256
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-06210
• Device Sequence Number: 20831985
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049699
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049699
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 072187
• 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: 09/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2025
• 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