MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. BLAKE SI DRAIN HBLS 15FR RND W/ 3/16IN B; CATHETER, IRRIGATION

Catalog Number	2233
Medical Device Problem Code	Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4) this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: during surgery, the drain was removed and replaced with an another product, and the procedure was completed without issue.Was the issue noticed during first activation? unk was another drain needed to correct the situation? yes if yes, was the new drain placed surgically during a second procedure? unk could you please provide the blake drain lot number? j2217326.Could you please provide the j-vac reservoir lot number? unk.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and a drain was used.During the procedure, clogging occurred inside of the drain.Another drain was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.Additional information was requested.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Additional information: h4, h6.The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: the j-vac reservoir was not involved in this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional information: d9.H3 evaluation complaint sample review : one complaint sample of drain without trocar was received for evaluation, product was inspected visually as well as functionally , below were detailed observations: 1.Trocar was misssed in the received complaint samples.2.Product was inspected functionally and in reference to the complaint details "clogging occurred inside of the drain.", no negative observation was identified (video of functional test ).As per standard practice, 100% functional test and 100% visual inspection was carried out, before and after packing of finished goods, prior to the product release.There was no scope to miss such defect, at manufacturing / release stage.Documents review : during investigation of complaint, batch review of in-process and final packaging inspections, as well as the manufacturing process is performed, these products are reported to be manufactured, inspected, and packaged in conformance with customer's specifications and have been found to be acceptable within all parameters.No discrepancy as per the reported defect is observed.Retention sample review : no negative observation was found.Review of defective sample's image / video : not applicable, as there was no complaint sample image / video received for evaluation.The device history records were reviewed and the manufacturing criteria was met prior to the release of this lot.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: BLAKE SI DRAIN HBLS 15FR RND W/ 3/16IN B
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, IRRIGATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08869
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEGANIA INDIA; 251, sector-6, imt manesar; gurugram 12205 2; IN 122052
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 1000 route 202; raritan, NJ 08869 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23975722
• Report Number: 2210968-2026-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 10626507
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031003613
• UDI-Public: (01)10705031003613(17)270712(10)J2217326
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: CL I EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

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: 2233
• Device Lot Number: J2217326
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026; 03/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026; 04/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown