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	Unspecified Infection (1930); Discomfort (2330)
Date of Event	07/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pt's daughter requested return.She said pt got an infection from male wicks in the hospital and is now uncomfortable using device at home.Unopened and unused.Customer also requested for automatic shipping to be cancelled, automatic shipping cancelled.It's unclear if lot number was requested.Unclear if medical intervention was provided.No additional information provided.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided.
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.Product labeling was reviewed for this investigation.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.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.

• 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 ; +1(770)784-6100
• MDR Report Key: 50208692
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-05290
• Device Sequence Number: 20220133
• Product Code: NZU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741226465
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741226465
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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): 08/21/2026

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: 07/30/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2026
• 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