Channel Drain 072187Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741049699), received between Jun 19, 2019 and May 21, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries, 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (4 reports).

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WOUND DRAINAGE 072187 WAS BIGGER THAN A 10FR IN DIAMETER AND 072227 THE DRAIN TAPERS AND BECOMES A LARGER DIAMETER AT THE TOP BOTH OF THOSE CAUSED ISSUES AS NONE ARE THE CORRECT SIZE. ALSO, THE MATERIAL THE DRAIN WAS MADE OF SILICONE CAUSES A LOT OF RESISTANCE WHEN TRIED TO REMOVE THE DRAIN FROM THE PATIENT. THAT COULD CAUSE TISSUE DAMAGE FOR THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22060849 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 24, 2024Suction Failure; Suction Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS NOT SHARP ENOUGH TO PUNCTURE SKIN ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AS WELL AS BULB WAS NOT STAYING COMPRESSED TO PROVIDE SUCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21011441 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 24, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS NOT SHARP ENOUGH TO PUNCTURE SKIN ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AS WELL AS BULB WAS NOT STAYING COMPRESSED TO PROVIDE SUCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21011187 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 3, 2024Partial Blockage; Partial Blockage

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RECENT EVENT IN WHICH WOUND DRAIN PATENCY WAS IN QUESTION. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED ON 24JAN2025, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS IMPACTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20359256 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2024Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SPINE SURGEONS HAD INDICATED THE TROCAR ON THE BARD DRAIN WAS DULL AND WOULD NOT PENETRATE THROUGH THE SKIN WITHOUT MAKING AN INCISION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18746923 ↗
• InjuryDec 29, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AS THE NURSE WAS GENTLY REMOVING THE JACKSON-PRATT DRAIN FROM THE SURGICAL NECK SITE, THE TUBING OF THE DRAIN BROKE AND A PORTION WAS RETAINED IN THE SURGICAL SITE OF THE PATIENT, THEY REQUIRED SURGERY FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE BROKEN TUBING.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 18419825 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 18, 2023Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WOUND DRAIN HAD A HAIR IN THE PACKAGE WHEN IT WAS OPENED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18345984 ↗
• InjuryMar 16, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRAIN TUBING WAS NOT INTACT UPON REMOVAL, PORTION OF DRAIN TUBING RETAINED AND HAD TO BE SURGICALLY REMOVED FROM POSTERIOR THORACIC REGION USING TONSIL TYPE CLAMP. THE DRAIN HAD BROKEN WHERE THE CLEAR PORTION OF THE TUBING MEETS THE WHITE PORTION.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 16551930 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 1, 2022Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS BENT AND DAMAGED AND WAS NOT USABLE. THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD THEM TO DISCARD IT SINCE IT HAD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14887921 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 29, 2022Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS BENT AND DAMAGED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14859315 ↗
• InjuryMay 25, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRAIN TUBE BROKE OFF WHEN THE REGISTERED NURSES ATTEMPTED TO PULL IT OUT BEFORE PATIENT DISCHARGE, REQUIRED REMOVAL BY FOLLOW UP SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 11878167 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS DULL AND THE TIP BROKE OFF .

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11703954 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2021Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS DULL AND THE TIP BROKE OFF.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11700526 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 6, 2020Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TROCAR WAS DULL.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10802183 ↗
• InjuryJun 19, 2019Break; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WOUND DRAIN BROKE WHEN THE PATIENT ACCIDENTALLY SAT ON IT. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT CHEST WOUND INSPECTION AND VACUUM ASSISTED CLOSURE DRESSING CHANGE. WHILE IN THE POST ANESTHESIA CARE UNIT (PACU) BATHROOM, SHE SAT ON THE DRAIN AND THE TUBING CAME APART FROM JUST UNDERNEATH THE DRESSING WITH THE BULB END ATTACHED. THE JP BULB WAS NOT SECURED TO THE ACE WRAP WITH A SAFETY PIN. THE SURGEON WAS NOTIFIED AND REMOVED THE REMAINDER OF THE DRAIN AND RE-DRESSED THE WOUND AT BEDSIDE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8712327 ↗