MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 DAVOL SILICONE ROUND SINGLE DRAIN; WOUND DRAIN

Catalog Number 0070230

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed post-operative lymphocele.The wound drain was unable to be removed by interventional radiology or in the clinic.The wound drain was removed under anesthesia with an open abdominal exploration.At the time of surgical exploration, a piece of fatty tissue was found adhered to the distal portion of the drain.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed post-operative lymphocele.The wound drain was unable to be removed by interventional radiology or in the clinic.The wound drain was removed under anesthesia with an open abdominal exploration.At the time of surgical exploration, a piece of fatty tissue was found adhered to the distal portion of the drain.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿warning: when placing drain(s) care should be taken to ensure that the perforated portion of the wound drain lies completely within the confines of the wound.To avoid the possibility of drain damage or breakage, please follow these steps: ¿ additional perforations should not be made in the drains ¿ 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 as these 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.Drain placement a.Using a single silicone drain 1.Place perforated wound drain within critical fluid collection area of wound.2.Draw non-perforated section of wound drain through to the outside until drain indicator mark appears at the skin surface.Two sets of indicator marks aid placement of the drain.3.Trim non-perforated section of drain to desired length.4.Insert connecting tube of drain port of evacuator.B.Using two silicone drains 1.Repeat steps 1-3 above.2.Attach proximal ends of silicone drains to bard® y-connectot (#0070790) and connect y-connector to evacuator drain port.C.Using a silicone double drain 1.Draw drain using trocar from outside into inside of wound then from inside to outside of wound on other side.2.Cut wound tube in the middle of perforated section.3.Remove trocar only by cutting the drain tubing one inch from end of trocar.4.Trim non-perforated section of drain to desired length.5.Attach drains to individual evacuators or to y-connector 0070780 or 0070790.6.Insert other blue adapter into y-connector and attach drains to each blue adapter.7.Insert connecting tube into evacuator.D.Using a pvc drain 1.Follow step 1-4 above.2.Attach drains to individual evacuators or to y-connector 0070770.3.Insert connecting tube into evacuator.Reuse precaution: this is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/ or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/ or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/ or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.".

• Brand Name: DAVOL SILICONE ROUND SINGLE DRAIN
• Type of Device: WOUND DRAIN
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8304637
• MDR Text Key: 134991572
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-00585
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GBX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049453
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049453
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/24/2019

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 0070230
• Device Lot Number: NGCU2181
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/14/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/05/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/24/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention