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	12/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: the lot number for the device was provided.The device history records are currently under review.Photos were not provided for review.The device has not been returned for evaluation.The investigation is currently underway.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.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 damaged.It was stated that the safety valve broken / damaged / disconnected.The valve was changed to resolve the issue, and drainage was successful.No medical intervention was reported.No patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: there were no photos or samples received by our quality team for evaluation therefore the failure mode could not be verified, and the root cause could not be determined.A review of the device history record (dhr) was completed.No confirmed quality issues or rejections related to the reported incident were identified.The review verified that all procedural and functional criteria required for product release were fully satisfied.The complaint was entered into the complaint management system and will be tracked and trended for future occurrences and reviewed/investigated through the quality data analysis process.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, the pleurx pleural catheter mini kit valve was damaged.It was stated that the safety valve broken / damaged / disconnected.The valve was changed to resolve the issue, and drainage was successful.No medical intervention was reported.No patient injury was reported.

• 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: 23970060
• Report Number: 1423507-2026-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 7830056
• Product Code: DWM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885403075988
• UDI-Public: (01)10885403075988(17)290131(10)0001582864
• 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): 03/12/2026

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: 0001582864
• 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: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown