DryDoc Vacuum Station Patient Tubing 70PHRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741151811), received between Jun 26, 2018 and Mar 14, 2020 — classified as 3 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Disconnection” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMar 14, 2020Microbial Contamination of Device; Patient-Device Incompatibility; Patient-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A BACTERIAL GROWTH INSIDE OF THE PATIENT TUBING THAT HAS MADE THE PATIENT SICK. THE PATIENT'S DOCTOR ALLEGED THAT THE BACTERIAL GROWTH CAUSED A BACTERIA INFECTION. IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE GIVEN FOR THE INFECTION.

  Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 9833027 ↗
• InjuryMar 3, 2020Patient-Device Incompatibility; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Patient-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT GOT AN INFECTION FROM THE PATIENT HOSE DUE TO SEDIMENT BUILD UP BETWEEN THE OVER SLEEVE AND THE HOSE. PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA PHONE FROM THE CUSTOMER CONTACT ON 25FEB2020, THE PATIENT HOSE WAS CHANGED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF USE AND THE PATIENT'S INFECTION WAS TREATMENT WITH ANTIBIOTICS VIA INJECTIONS.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 9780677 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 9, 2019Leak/Splash; Fluid/Blood Leak; Leak/Splash

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT URINE LEAKED AROUND THE CATHETER. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED.

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

  MAUDE report 9439902 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 10, 2019Obstruction of Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT¿S SON STATED THAT HIS MOM WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE DRYDOC AS THE FECAL MATTER KEPT PLUGGING UP THE HOSES. THE HOSES WERE CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DEVICE STILL WOULD NOT WORK.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9176543 ↗
• InjuryAug 23, 2018Disconnection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOSE DISCONNECTED FROM THE WICK AND ALLEGEDLY BRUISED THE PATIENT'S THIGH DUE TO THE MACHINE SUCTIONING THE PATIENT'S SKIN INTO THE HOSE. THE NURSE APPLIED A PRESCRIPTION CREAM TO THE BRUISE.

  Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion; Skin Discoloration

  MAUDE report 7811854 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 26, 2018Disconnection; Suction Problem; Disconnection

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PUREWICK PATIENT TUBING DISCONNECTED FROM THE PUREWICK DEVICE; THEREFORE, THE PUREWICK PATIENT TUBING ALLEGEDLY SUCTIONED TO THE PATIENT'S SKIN FOR AN ENTIRE NIGHT. THE PATIENT ALLEGEDLY EXPERIENCED A BLISTER AND THE HOME NURSE WAS CALLED TO SHAVE AND CLEAN THE PATIENT 'S BLISTER.

  Patient problems: Skin Irritation; Skin Tears

  MAUDE report 7639628 ↗