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	02/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: a lot number was provided; the device history records are currently under review.The investigation is currently underway.H3 (device eval by manufacturer) a device has not been returned.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 the valve of the pleurx pleural catheter was broken or damaged, disconnected resulting in leakage.No medical intervention was required, and there was no exposure to blood or body fluids.No patient injury was reported.The issue was resolved by replacing the valve.The catheter, positioned in the pleura, had been in place february 8, 2025.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: no photos or samples were received by our quality team for evaluation therefore the failure mode could not be verified.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot number 0001578721 was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections related to this incident were found.Product undergoes inspections during manufacturing, no issues related to the reported incident were identified, all procedural and functional requirements for product release have been met.Based on the available information we are not able to identify a root cause at this time.Complaints received for this device and defect will continue to be monitored by our quality team for signs 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the valve of the pleurx pleural catheter was broken or damaged, disconnected resulting in leakage.No medical intervention was required, and there was no exposure to blood or body fluids.No patient injury was reported.The issue was resolved by replacing the valve.The catheter, positioned in the pleura, had been in place (b)(6) 2025.

• 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: 24705752
• Report Number: 1423507-2026-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 10557378
• Product Code: DWM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885403075988
• UDI-Public: (01)10885403075988(17)290131(10)0001578721
• 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): 04/17/2026

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: 0001578721
• 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: 03/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown