MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SILICONE CHANNEL DRAIN WITH 3/16 IN. TROCAR, 15 FR., ROUND, 3/4 FLUTED

Catalog Number	072223
Medical Device Problem Codes	Partial Blockage (1065); Restricted Flow rate (1248)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/04/2018
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 channel drain had difficulty draining.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the channel drain had difficulty draining.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation noted a cut portion of the channel drain returned with no trocar or adapter included.The drain end was submerged in water and the tubing was connected to an in-house 3 spring evacuator.The evacuator was compressed and the outlet port was closed.The evacuator did not suctioned the water.The drain was disconnected and the evacuator was tested without it to ensure evacuator functioned with no issues.The drain was dissected to identify what appeared to be dried blood and/or human tissue clogging the end of the channels.The lot number is unknown therefore the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿wound drains are used to remove exudates from wound sites.Warnings: an effective closed suction drain system requires maintenance of the system to preserve patency.The drain must not be allowed to occlude nor the reservoir to completely fill; and reservoir suction must be maintained in order for the system to function properly.Verify that the system is functioning properly.If the system is not maintained properly, surgical complications, including hematomas, may result.In the event of occlusion of the drain, all wound drainage via the drain ceases.Careful attention to the drain will minimize the possibility of this problem.If occlusion does occur, the drain can be aspirated by connecting suction to the reservoir outlet or temporarily disconnecting the drain from the reservoir and applying suction directly to the drain.If an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, the air leak must be rectified or the system must be converted to open drainage.An airtight seal between all system components (drain, adaptor and reservoir) is necessary for proper system function.Leaving the soft silicone elastomer drain implanted for any period of time so as to cause tissue ingrowth around the drain can interfere with easy removal and may effect the performance of the drain.The surgeon should monitor the patient¿s rate of wound healing.Evacuators should be used in cardio-thoracic surgery only after the lung is fully expanded and all air leaks have sealed.Drain perforations or channels must lie within the wound or cavity to be drained, otherwise inadequate drainage may result.To avoid the possibility of drain damage or breakage: · avoid suturing through drains.· drains should lie flat and in line with the skin exit areas.· particular care should be taken to avoid any obstacles to the drain exit path.· drains should be checked for free motion during closure to minimize the possibility of breakage.· drain removal should be done gently by hand.Drains should not be handled with pointed, toothed or sharp instruments which could cause cuts or nicks and lead to subsequent structural failure of the drain.· surgical removal may be necessary if drain is difficult to remove or breaks.Complications complications which may result from the use of this suction drainage system include the risks associated with methods utilized in the surgical procedure, as well as the patients degree of intolerance to any foreign object in the body.The advantages of wound drainage, particularly closed system drainage, are lost if an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, or if the drain is allowed to become occluded or if the reservoir is not activated properly, doesn¿t function properly or is not monitored.Evacuators should be emptied and re-activated when required per hospital protocol.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation noted a cut portion of the channel drain returned with no trocar or adapter included.The drain end was submerged in water and the tubing was connected to an in-house 3 spring evacuator.The evacuator was compressed and the outlet port was closed.The evacuator did not suctioned the water.The drain was disconnected and the evacuator was tested without it to ensure evacuator functioned with no issues.The drain was dissected to identify what appeared to be dried blood and/or human tissue clogging the end of the channels.The lot number is unknown therefore the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿wound drains are used to remove exudates from wound sites.Warnings: an effective closed suction drain system requires maintenance of the system to preserve patency.The drain must not be allowed to occlude nor the reservoir to completely fill; and reservoir suction must be maintained in order for the system to function properly.Verify that the system is functioning properly.If the system is not maintained properly, surgical complications, including hematomas, may result.In the event of occlusion of the drain, all wound drainage via the drain ceases.Careful attention to the drain will minimize the possibility of this problem.If occlusion does occur, the drain can be aspirated by connecting suction to the reservoir outlet or temporarily disconnecting the drain from the reservoir and applying suction directly to the drain.If an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, the air leak must be rectified or the system must be converted to open drainage.An airtight seal between all system components (drain, adaptor and reservoir) is necessary for proper system function.Leaving the soft silicone elastomer drain implanted for any period of time so as to cause tissue ingrowth around the drain can interfere with easy removal and may effect the performance of the drain.The surgeon should monitor the patient¿s rate of wound healing.Evacuators should be used in cardio-thoracic surgery only after the lung is fully expanded and all air leaks have sealed.Drain perforations or channels must lie within the wound or cavity to be drained, otherwise inadequate drainage may result.To avoid the possibility of drain damage or breakage: · avoid suturing through drains.· drains should lie flat and in line with the skin exit areas.· particular care should be taken to avoid any obstacles to the drain exit path.· drains should be checked for free motion during closure to minimize the possibility of breakage.· drain removal should be done gently by hand.Drains should not be handled with pointed, toothed or sharp instruments which could cause cuts or nicks and lead to subsequent structural failure of the drain.· surgical removal may be necessary if drain is difficult to remove or breaks.Complications complications which may result from the use of this suction drainage system include the risks associated with methods utilized in the surgical procedure, as well as the patients degree of intolerance to any foreign object in the body.The advantages of wound drainage, particularly closed system drainage, are lost if an air-tight seal between the drain and the skin where the drain emerges is not achieved, or if the drain is allowed to become occluded or if the reservoir is not activated properly, doesn¿t function properly or is not monitored.Evacuators should be emptied and re-activated when required per hospital protocol.".
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the channel drain had difficulty draining.

• Brand Name: SILICONE CHANNEL DRAIN WITH 3/16 IN. TROCAR, 15 FR., ROUND, 3/4 FLUTED
• Common Device Name: CHANNEL DRAIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7914861
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-04462
• Device Sequence Number: 2063805
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049842
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049842
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2019

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: 072223
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/25/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/04/2019; 02/25/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2019; 03/18/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1