FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PUREWICK URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM

MDR report key: 24501067 · Received March 3, 2026

Report

Report Number
1018233-2026-01451
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 3, 2026
Date of Event
February 27, 2026
Report Date
March 19, 2026
Manufacturer
C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
Product Code
NZU
UDI-DI
00801741185359
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TN, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Health Professional
Yes

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THE REPORTED EVENT WAS INCONCLUSIVE BECAUSE THIS INVESTIGATION DID NOT RESULT IN ANY ADDITIONAL FINDINGS AND NO SAMPLE WAS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION. A DHR COULD NOT BE PERFORMED SINCE NO LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED. 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

IT WAS REPORTED THAT PT SAID ISSUES WITH SUCTIONING - IT SEEMS AS IF THE DEVICE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUCTION-TO-SUCTION URINE OUT OF THE BAG - SHE TYPICALLY HAS TO PRESS ON THE BAG SOME TO GET URINE TO GO INTO TUBE THAN INTO CANISTER. NOTES: RECOMMENDED THAT TUBE IS DOWNWARDS GOING TOWARDS THE FEET TO HELP GRAVITY AND SUCTION. SHE ALSO MADE A COMPLAINT ABOUT PRICE SO I DID RECOMMENDED SPEAKING TO CS ABOUT DISCOUNTS OR SEEING IF IT COULD BE COVERED BY INSURANCE. GAVE CS NUMBER AND TIMES THEY WERE AVAILABLE: 800-323-0914, FOLLOW UP SCHEDULED A MONTH OUT (B)(6) 7PM. BRANDED AND OFFERED SURVEY. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. USED WITH MALE WICKS. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

IT WAS REPORTED THAT PT SAID ISSUES WITH SUCTIONING - IT SEEMS AS IF THE DEVICE DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUCTION-TO-SUCTION URINE OUT OF THE BAG - SHE TYPICALLY HAS TO PRESS ON THE BAG SOME TO GET URINE TO GO INTO TUBE THAN INTO CANISTER. NOTES: RECOMMENDED THAT TUBE IS DOWNWARDS GOING TOWARDS THE FEET TO HELP GRAVITY AND SUCTION. SHE ALSO MADE A COMPLAINT ABOUT PRICE SO I DID RECOMMENDED SPEAKING TO CS ABOUT DISCOUNTS OR SEEING IF IT COULD BE COVERED BY INSURANCE. GAVE CS NUMBER AND TIMES THEY WERE AVAILABLE: 800-323-0914 FOLLOW UP SCHEDULED A MONTH OUT 03/23 7PM. BRANDED AND OFFERED SURVEY. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. USED WITH MALE WICKS. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
484616 PUREWICK URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM URINE COLLECTION SYSTEM NZU C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NA 00801741185359

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1