MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 CHANNEL DRAIN; WOUND DRAIN

Catalog Number	072229
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/08/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by customer that they included a trocar that was perceived as too dull, raising fear of potential patient harm during breast and plastic reconstruction cases, as well as the drain being noticeably stiffer.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Our team conducted a review of the reported event, with the available information to ensure the ongoing safety and performance of the product.As this investigation has already been performed for a similar complaint, another investigation is not necessary.An investigation has been completed using all information currently available.It represents a known failure mode that has been assessed in the product risk management file in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and internal procedures.The associated risks continue to be monitored as part of ongoing postmarket activities in compliance with both regulatory requirements and local procedures.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections 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.

• Brand Name: CHANNEL DRAIN
• Common Device Name: WOUND DRAIN
• 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: 25196015
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-03188
• Device Sequence Number: 10391035
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049897
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049897
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/11/2026

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: 072229
• 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: 05/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2026
• 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: Unknown