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

Catalog Number	0070740
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	08/27/2025
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 wound drain product had black particles noted inside sterile packaging.
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.A labeling review was not performed because labeling could not have prevented the reported failure.A dhr could not be performed since no lot number was provided.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Corrections: d, e 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that wound drain product had black particles noted inside sterile packaging.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the three-photo returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), silicone evacuator.Visual inspection of the three photo sample identified a small, unknown black particle on the silicone evacuator located within the packaging.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Corrections made to tab(s) d and h.Initial reporter complete facility name: (b)(6).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 wound drain product had black particles noted inside sterile packaging.

• Brand Name: CLOSED WOUND SUCTION
• Common Device Name: SILICONE EVACUATOR
• 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: 23047810
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-08045
• Device Sequence Number: 10044231
• Product Code: GCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049569
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049569(11)250222(17)291231(10)NGKN1715
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2026

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: 0070740
• Device Lot Number: NGKN1715
• 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: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025; 03/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025; 04/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2025
• 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