MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SILICONE ROUND DRAIN

Catalog Number	0070220
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Body Fluid (2317)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that customer had half-opened silicone bard wound drain that was brought by a technician.Customer was about to use but noticed it actually had a hair in it.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.Four photos were received for evaluation.In the first three photos is noted a loose hair inside the packaging along with the round drain.The last photo shows the label ref 0070220 lot number ngjt0444.The reported event is confirmed.No additional actions can be taken at this time since root cause was not identified.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "indications: wound drains are used to remove exudates from wound sites.Warnings: when placing drain(s) care should be taken to ensure that the perforated portion of the wound drain lies completely within the confines of the wound.Read product insert provided with the closed wound evacuator for detailed instructions, warnings and precautions associated with the use of the evacuator device.To avoid the possibility of drain damage or breakage: ¿ additional perforations should not be made in the drains.¿ avoid suturing through drains.¿ drains should lie flat and in line with the skin exit areas.¿ 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.¿ drain removal should be done gently by hand.They should not be handled with pointed, toothed or sharp instruments which could cause cuts or nicks and lead to subsequent structural failure of the drain.¿ surgical removal may be necessary if drain is difficult to remove or breaks.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." correction: d, h.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 customer had half-opened silicone bard wound drain that was brought by a technician.Customer was about to use but noticed it actually had a hair in it.
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.

• Brand Name: SILICONE ROUND DRAIN
• Common Device Name: SILICONE ROUND 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 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 21018395
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-08288
• Device Sequence Number: 17859169
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049446
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049446(11)240712(17)290531(10)NGJT0444
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2025

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: 0070220
• Device Lot Number: NGJT0444
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2024
• 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