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Closed Wound Suction 0070400Recalls & reported problems

C. R. Bard, Inc. · 400cc Silicone Closed Wound Suction Evacuator with Anti-Reflux Valve · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741049491), received between Oct 9, 2018 and May 29, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Decrease in Suction” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Decrease in Suction1
  • Material Fragmentation1
  • Suction Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Decrease in Suction; Decrease in Suction

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USE, NEGATIVE PRESSURE CANNOT BE APPLIED IN SUCTION EVACUATOR.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22105983 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 19, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON CHECKING, THE STOPPER OF THE SILICONE BULB EVACUATOR WAS DAMAGED BEFORE USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14435540 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 9, 2018Suction Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVACUATOR WAS DIFFICULT TO SUCTION DURING USE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7948298 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.