MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAREFUSION, INC PLEURX; APPARATUS, SUCTION, PATIENT CARE

Catalog Number	50-7050
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the lot number was not provided; a review of the device history records could not be performed.Photos were not provided for review.The device has not been returned.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.D4 (expiration date is unknown) h4 (device manufacturing date is unknown) h11: section a through f ¿ the information provide 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 on (b)(6), 2025, the pleurx pleural catheter mini kit valve was leaking, so a flushing hose was connected to ensure proper relief.The leaking valve was dripping without the flushing hose.The device was secured with a clamp, and the flushing hose was removed, then the valve was replaced, and successful drainage was achieved.It was also mentioned that safety valve broken/damaged/disconnected.No additional intervention was reported.No patient injury was reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on october 16, 2025, the pleurx pleural catheter mini kit valve was leaking, so a flushing hose was connected to ensure proper relief.The leaking valve was dripping without the flushing hose.The device was secured with a clamp, and the flushing hose was removed, then the valve was replaced, and successful drainage was achieved.It was also mentioned that safety valve broken/damaged/disconnected.No additional intervention was reported.No patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: no photos or samples were received by our quality team for evaluation therefore the failure mode could not be verified, and the root cause could not be determined.A device history record could not be evaluated as the lot number is unknown.Complaints received for this product and conditions will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.Our business regularly reviews the collected data for the identification of emerging trends.G3 (date received by manufacturer), g6 type or report - follow up# 1), h2 (correction and additional information), h6: annex g (component code), annex b (type of investigation), annex c (investigation findings), annex d (investigation conclusions).Section a through f ¿ the information provide 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: PLEURX
• Common Device Name: APPARATUS, SUCTION, PATIENT CARE
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAREFUSION, INC; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills IL 60061
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAREFUSION, INC; 400 east foster rd; mannford OK 74044
• Manufacturer Contact: brett curtice_ ; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 23663064
• Report Number: 1423507-2025-00153
• Device Sequence Number: 8901065
• Product Code: DWM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885403075988
• UDI-Public: (01)10885403075988
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160450
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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: 50-7050
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown