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

Catalog Number	0070440
Medical Device Problem Code	Flaked (1246)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	04/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 flat white part of wound drain had fraying piece that they had to peel off before the case.The managing director concern was that one of those fraying pieces would remain in the patient and caused an infection.They had noticed it on every drain since the conversion back in december.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided.
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.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: to avoid the possibility of a hematoma due to wound evacuation, the instructions for use should be carefully followed.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 during closure for free motion to avoid 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.Warning: surgical removal may be necessary if drain is difficult to remove or breaks.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 flat white part of wound drain had fraying piece that they had to peel off before the case.The managing director concern was that one of those fraying pieces would remain in the patient and caused an infection.They had noticed it on every drain since the conversion back in (b)(6).It was unknown what medical intervention was provided.

• Brand Name: SILICONE FLAT DRAIN
• Common Device Name: FLAT 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: 22052122
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-03653
• Device Sequence Number: 8908318
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741090769
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741090769
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): 05/22/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070440
• 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: 04/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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