MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO VALVE AND LATEX STRAPS, 19 OZ., STERILE; DRAIN BAG

Catalog Number	150319
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Information (3190)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard represents all of 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 bard.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the vapor lock on the drain bag caused the male external catheter to be pulled off.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "bard dispoz-a-bag leg bag with flip-flo drainage valve sterile unless package is opened or damaged.A vinyl leg bag to be used with male external catheters, foley catheters, or most other types of urinary catheters.Directions for use: separate notches within circles.Pull straps through holes and around leg.Position bag on leg with flutter valve at top.Attach catheter or extension tubing to top inlet.When wearing bag below knee, attach bard extension tubing (catalog no.150615 or 4a4194).To empty dispoz-a-bag, push green lever on flip-flo valve out and down.Important: be sure to reclose flip-flo valve after emptying bag.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable, local, state and federal laws and regulations." (b)(4).The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the vapor lock on the drain bag caused the male external catheter to be pulled off.

• Brand Name: LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO VALVE AND LATEX STRAPS, 19 OZ., STERILE
• Common Device Name: DRAIN BAG
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7058310
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-06094
• Device Sequence Number: 1234963
• Product Code: KNX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741050794
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741050794
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2017

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: 150319
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/26/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 67 YR