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

Catalog Number	072190
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that surgeon had a patient undergoing mastectomy and axillary dissection, placed a wound drain, and then upon removal (which was very difficult) noted that the drain had tied upon itself, necessitating quite a bit of finesse for removal, and a larger exit point.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The reported product number is unknown.The udi number for this product is not available.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted received one photo sample that shows the wound drain in a knot.Therefore, the reported event is confirmed.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.Dhr review is not required as the lot number is unknown.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: indications: wound drains are used to remove exudates from wound sites.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 for the order of 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.If an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, the air leak must be rectified or the system must be converted to open drainage.An airtight seal between all system components (drain, adaptor and reservoir) is necessary for proper system function.Leaving the soft silicone elastomer drain implanted for any period of time so as to cause tissue ingrowth around the drain can interfere with easy removal and may effect the performance of the drain.The surgeon should monitor the patient¿s rate of wound healing.Evacuators should be used in cardio-thoracic surgery only after the lung is fully expanded and all air leaks have sealed.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: avoid suturing through drains.Drain should lie flat and in line within 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.Drains 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.Complications complications which may result from the use of this suction drainage system include the risks associated with methods utilized in the surgical procedure, as well as the patients degree of intolerance to any foreign object in the body.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 re-activated when required per hospital protocol.If the reservoir is not emptied when it is full, equilibrium between the drain and reservoir at wound pressure will ultimately occur and drainage from the wound site will cease.When used to drain the pleural cavity in the presence of an air leak, drains must be attached to an appropriate pleural cavity drainage system to prevent tension pneumothorax.Drain placement the surgeon should irrigate the wound with sterile fluid, then suction the irrigating fluid and gross debris from the operative site.Tubes should lie flat and in line with the anticipated skin exit.To facilitate later removal by manual traction, the tubing should not be curled, pinched, or sutured internally.Positioning of the drain in the body cavity, as well as the number of drains indicated, should be determined by the operating surgeon.Drain tubing should be placed within the wound by approximating the areas of critical fluid collection.Care must be taken to ensure that all drain perforations or channels lie completely within the wound or cavity to be drained.Taping or a triple loop suture (around and not through the tubing) will aid in preventing accidental drain displacement.Deep drainage is best accomplished by using one or more drains for each level of tissue.Each level should be evacuated by a separate vacuum source.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.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Correction: d, e, 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 surgeon had a patient undergoing mastectomy and axillary dissection, placed a wound drain, and then upon removal (which was very difficult) noted that the drain had tied upon itself, necessitating quite a bit of finesse for removal, and a larger exit point.Per customer follow up on 10mar2025, it was reported that the sample was thrown away.They did not have any information on the exact drain that was used besides the size and the photo of the knot.

• 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 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 21392218
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-00946
• Device Sequence Number: 20901243
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049729
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049729
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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): 08/14/2025

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: 072190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/28/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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 Age: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 59 KG