Channel Drain 072217Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 10 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741049828), received between Jun 29, 2017 and Dec 12, 2025 — classified as 10 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (7 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 10 most recent of 10 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Failure to Capture; Failure to Capture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE DRAIN'S POSITION COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BECAUSE IT WAS INVISIBLE ON X-RAYS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23796764 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT YELLOW HAIR WAS ATTACHED WHEN THE SILICON CHANNEL DRAIN PRODUCT WHEN OPENED. IT WAS CHECKED VISUALLY DURING SALES, BUT NOTHING RESEMBLING THAT WAS FOUND.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 22540939 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 11, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A FOREIGN MATERIAL TRASH IN THE WOUND DRAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21827330 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 11, 2021Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A HAIR FOUND MIXED IN THE PACKAGE OF THE BARD CHANNEL DRAIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12605304 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 22, 2020Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOREIGN MATERIAL LIKE A DUST WAS FOUND INSIDE THE PACKAGE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10718608 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 23, 2019Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS ADHERED TO THE SILICONE CHANNEL DRAIN. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA EMAIL ON 9 DECEMBER 2019 FROM IBC REPRESENTATIVE, THE FOREIGN MATERIAL WAS FOUND WHEN THE PACKAGED WAS OPENED.

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

  MAUDE report 9511867 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 19, 2019Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER FOUND A FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE INNER POUCH WHEN THE OUTER PACKAGE WAS OPENED.

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

  MAUDE report 9495665 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 2, 2018Contamination; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS FOREIGN MATERIAL INSIDE THE PACKAGE; ALLEGEDLY LIKE A PIECE OF WOOD.

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

  MAUDE report 7926369 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 7, 2018Break; Crack; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE DRAIN TUBE.

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

  MAUDE report 7579297 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 29, 2017Partial Blockage; Device Damaged Prior to Use

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP SIDE OF THE DRAIN TUBE WAS BLOCKED PRIOR TO USE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT USED.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 6679861 ↗