MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 PUREWICK MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER

Catalog Number	PWMX30
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Bacterial Infection (1735); Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	04/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had an infection after using purewick for 8 days and were told possibly it was caused from the purewick.No open wounds or sores in that area.She called (b)(6) and they advised her to call the manufacture.Apologized & transfered to customer service to assist.Unclear if medical intervention was provided.No additional information provided.No troubleshooting was provided.(prepping and placement tips shared) it was unknown what medical intervention was provided.
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.
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 dhr could not be performed since no lot number was provided.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 the customer stated they purchased purewick for her father who is going through cancer treatment.He got a staph infection after using purewick for 8 days and were told possibly it was caused from the purewick.No open wounds or sores in that area.She called (b)(6) and they advised her to call the manufacture.Apologized & transferred to customer service to assist.Unclear if medical intervention was provided.No additional information provided.No troubleshooting was provided.(prepping and placement tips shared) it was unknown what medical intervention was provided.

• Brand Name: PUREWICK MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Common Device Name: PUREWICK
• 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: 24891558
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-02531
• Device Sequence Number: 16076094
• Product Code: NZU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741226465
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741226465
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: PWMX30
• 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: 04/13/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: Male