SILICONE FLAT DRAIN
Report
- Report Number
- 1018233-2025-08472
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 23, 2025
- Date of Event
- September 16, 2025
- Report Date
- March 4, 2026
- Manufacturer
- C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
- Product Code
- GBX
- UDI-DI
- 00801741090738
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED MANUFACTURING RELATED. RECEIVED (8) PHOTO SAMPLES. THE PHOTO SAMPLE SHOWS THE SILICONE FLAT DRAIN WITH EXCESS SILICONE FLASH MATERIAL ON THE DRAIN. VISUAL EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE NOTED TWO OPENED (WITHOUT ORIGINAL PACKAGING), HUBLESS SILICONE FLAT DRAIN R 0070360 AND BATCH NUMBERS NGKP1722 AND NGJZ2071. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE IDENTIFIED EXCESS MATERIAL/ SILICONE FLASH ON THE SILICONE FLAT DRAIN. THE DRAIN WAS FILLED WITH WATER AND SUBSEQUENTLY WITH 10 ML OF METHYLENE BLUE SOLUTION (PREPARED AS 3 DROPS OF 1PERCENT AQUEOUS METHYLENE BLUE PER 100 ML DISTILLED WATER). NEGATIVE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED USING AN IN HOUSE SUCTION BULB. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRAIN DEMONSTRATED NORMAL SUCTION AND DRAINAGE FUNCTIONALITY WITH NO DIFFICULTY OBSERVED. THE LABELING IS FOUND TO BE ADEQUATE. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD DID NOT SHOW ANY PROBLEMS OR CONDITIONS THAT WOULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED ISSUE. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION, NO ADDITIONAL ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN AT THIS TIME. CORRECTIONS: D, E, F, H. UDI FORMAT UPDATED WITH AVAILABLE PRODUCT INFORMATION PER GUDID. H11: SECTIONS 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.
THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. 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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON 16SEP2025, WHEN THE WOUND DRAIN PRODUCT WAS OPENED IN THE OPERATING ROOM, A BURR WAS FOUND, AND IT WAS DISCONTINUED. WHEN A PRODUCT FROM THE SAME LOT WAS OPENED, A BURR WAS ALSO FOUND, AND IT WAS DISCONTINUED FROM USE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, WHEN THE WOUND DRAIN PRODUCT WAS OPENED IN THE OPERATING ROOM, A BURR WAS FOUND, AND IT WAS DISCONTINUED. WHEN A PRODUCT FROM THE SAME LOT WAS OPENED, A BURR WAS ALSO FOUND, AND IT WAS DISCONTINUED FROM USE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 581409 | SILICONE FLAT DRAIN | WOUND DRAIN | GBX | C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | NGJZ2071 | 00801741090738 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | Other |