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

Catalog Number	0043630
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that air leaked from the y-tube portion of wound drainage after about one day of indwelling, and suction became impossible.
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 confirmed cause unknown.Received (3) photo samples.The photo sample was returned and could not be evaluated for the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used evacuator.During visual inspection of the sample, it was observed that the received y connector was broken.This damage could potentially result in air leakage.Instructions for use were reviewed for this investigation.The labeling is found to be adequate.The device history record review could not be performed without a lot number.Based on the results of the investigation, no additional actions are required at this time.Corrections: f, 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 air leaked from the y-tube portion of wound drainage after about one day of indwelling, and suction became impossible.

• 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: 22235231
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-04655
• Device Sequence Number: 15460516
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049378
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049378
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2026

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: 0043630
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/05/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2026
• 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