MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 ADULT LOPEZ VALVE®

Catalog Number	0056000
Medical Device Problem Code	Defective Component (2292)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/08/2025
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 there was a product failure with the lopez valve.
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 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: instructions for lopez valve 1.Attach medication port cap to side ¿c¿.2.Turn valve to position one and attach ng tube to side ¿b¿.Push together firmly.3.For suction, attach suction tube to side ¿a¿ and push together firmly.4.If connection to a male connector is desired, attach universal adapter to side ¿a¿.Insert male connector into adapter, and push together firmly.5.To administer medication, remove and store medication port cap in valve turn handle.Attach syringe to sideport, push and twist until tight and turn valve to position four.Flush valve per facility protocol following administration.6.Return valve to position one when complete to avoid leakage correction: d 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 product failure with the lopez valve.

• Brand Name: ADULT LOPEZ VALVE®
• Common Device Name: LOPEZ VALVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 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: 21900352
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-02982
• Device Sequence Number: 12917440
• Product Code: KNT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741052361
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741052361(11)240315(17)290131(10)NGJP1629
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K915171
• 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): 06/26/2025

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: 0056000
• Device Lot Number: NGJP1629
• 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: 04/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2024
• 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