MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 CLOSED WOUND SUCTION

Catalog Number	0043600
Medical Device Problem Code	Disconnection (1171)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the hemovac disconnected from the reservoir.
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.
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 could not be performed since no lot number was provided.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: instructions for use: 1.The surgeon should irrigate the wound with sterile fluid and then suction the irrigating.Fluid and gross debris from the operative site.2.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.3.Positioning of the drain in the body cavity, as well as the number of drains indicated, should be determined by the surgeon.4.Drain tubing should be placed within the wound by approximating the areas of critical fluid collection.5.Care must be taken to ensure that all drain perforations or channels lie completely within the wound or cavity to be drained.6.Taping or a triple loop suture (around and not through the tubing) will aid in preventing accidental drain placement.7.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.8.Care must be exercised to avoid damage to the drain (refer to warnings).The tubing should be repeatedly checked during closure for free motion to avoid breakage and/or fragment retention within the wound.9.When using a trocar please follow these instructions: 9.I.) with one drain: draw drain using trocar from inside to outside of wound.Ensure that perforated section of the drain is within the critical fluid collection areas of wound.Remove trocar only by cutting the drain one inch from the end of the trocar.Trim non-perforated section of drain to desired length.Attach non-perforated section of drain either to an evacuator inlet port or to a y-connector.9.Ii.) with two single drains: follow instruction: 9.I for each of the two drains separately.9.Iii.) with a double drain: draw drain using trocar from inside to outside of wound.Ensure that desired perforated region of the drain is within the critical fluid collection areas of wound.Cut the outer portion of the drain (outside the wound area) in the middle of the perforated region.Attach non-perforated section of the inserted drain to an evacuator inlet port or to a y-connector.After cutting (as mentioned above), the second half of this drain can be used separately.If you are not using the second half then dispose of it as per the hospital protocol 10.Attach drain to evacuator tubing via the y-connector.11.Insert free end of evacuator y-tubing into evacuator suction port a.12.Fully compress evacuator by hand and close drain port b.Unit is now operational.13.To empty unit, clamp y-tubing.Open drain port b.Hold unit with open port at bottom and compress until fluid is removed.14.For continued wound evacuation compress unit fully and close drain port b.Release clamp on y-tubing.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 hemovac disconnected from the reservoir.Per follow up response received via email on (b)(6) 2025, customer stated that added care time to patient and exposed to open system, potential for patient harm.Currently staff were taping the drains as a precaution when they were out of the operating room or after they had fallen apart.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the hemovac disconnected from the reservoir.Per follow up response received via email on 30apr2025, customer stated that added care time to patient and exposed to open system, potential for patient harm.Currently staff were taping the drains as a precaution when they were out of the operating room or after they had fallen apart.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was unconfirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used closed wound suction evacuator.Visual inspection of the sample noted that negative pressure was applied to the suction into the solution and evacuator suctioned with no difficulties and the tubing did not disconnect as suctioning occurred.The reported failure could not be replicated.No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.A dhr could not be performed since no lot number was provided.The reported event is unconfirmed a labeling review is not required.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.

• Brand Name: CLOSED WOUND SUCTION
• Common Device Name: WOUND SUCTION
• 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: 21951230
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-03205
• Device Sequence Number: 18406221
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049347
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049347
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/15/2025

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: 0043600
• 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: 04/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2025; 08/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025; 08/18/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown