MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. Bard Inc. (Covington) -1018233 PureWick Female External Catheter

Catalog Number	PWFX30
Medical Device Problem Code	Decrease in Suction (1146)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the customer stated wick is not suctioning but also stated she was trying to reuse wicks unknown wicks.No additional information provided.It's unclear if troubleshooting was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation did not reveal any additional findings as the sample was not available to allow for further evaluation.Our team conducted a review of the reported event using all available information to ensure the continued safety and performance of the product.The investigation has been completed and determined that this issue represents a known failure mode, which has been previously assessed in the product risk management file in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and internal procedures.The associated risks continue to be actively monitored as part of our ongoing post-market surveillance activities in compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.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 Female 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 30014 ; +1(770)784-6100
• MDR Report Key: 50482308
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-05605
• Device Sequence Number: 18670238
• Product Code: NZU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741189050
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741189050
• 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,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/24/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: PWFX30
• 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: 08/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2026
• 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: Female