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

Catalog Number	072216
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that they wanted to make them aware of a channel drain that their operating room staff found an eyelash in.The package was still unopened, and it was found before the procedure started.They had attached a picture of the item.Per customer follow up received via email on 13may2025 it had no impact to the sterile field or the patient.It was still sealed.
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 they wanted to make them aware of a channel drain that their operating room staff found an eyelash in.The package was still unopened, and it was found before the procedure started.They had attached a picture of the item.Per customer follow up received via email on 13may2025 it had no impact to the sterile field or the patient.It was still sealed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned one-photo sample noted one (with original packaging), channel drain with trocar.Visual inspection of the sample noted strands of hair on the inside of the packaging.This does not meet specification which states "no hair is permitted on the product".The labeling is found to be adequate.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, no additional actions can be taken at this time.Corrections: d, e, f, h.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections 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: CHANNEL DRAIN
• Common Device Name: WOUND DRAIN
• 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, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22043324
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-03620
• Device Sequence Number: 18338180
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049811
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049811(11)241214(17)291031(10)NGJY1501
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WY
• 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): 01/31/2026

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: 072216
• Device Lot Number: NGJY1501
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/30/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2024
• 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