Channel Drain 072216Recalls & reported problems
C. R. Bard, Inc. · Channel Drain, 7mm Flat 3/4 Fluted with 4.7mm Trocar · Class 1
All models of Channel Drain (27)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741049811), received between Aug 10, 2017 and May 19, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material3
- Fitting Problem1
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Information1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THEY WANTED TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF A CHANNEL DRAIN THAT THEIR OPERATING ROOM STAFF FOUND AN EYELASH IN. THE PACKAGE WAS STILL UNOPENED, AND IT WAS FOUND BEFORE THE PROCEDURE STARTED. THEY HAD ATTACHED A PICTURE OF THE ITEM. PER CUSTOMER FOLLOW UP RECEIVED VIA EMAIL ON 13MAY2025 IT HAD NO IMPACT TO THE STERILE FIELD OR THE PATIENT. IT WAS STILL SEALED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22043324 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATTER HAIR WAS MIXED IN SUCTION EVACUATOR WHEN UNUSED CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20396819 ↗MalfunctionDec 27, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fitting Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLUE CONNECTOR WOULD NOT FIT TIGHTLY ON THE 400 CLOSED WOUND SUCTION EVACUATOR ALLEGEDLY CAUSING FLUID LEAKAGE. THE USER REPORTEDLY ENDED UP USING WATERPROOF TAPE TO SEAL THE DRAIN. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8201475 ↗MalfunctionAug 10, 2017Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER FOUND FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6784028 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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