MalfunctionGCY

CARDINAL HEALTH

Received Apr 17, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 24, 2026

Report 24910243 · MDR key 24910243

Device

Generic name

Apparatus, Suction, Single Patient Use, Portable, Nonpowered

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health 200, Llc

Model number

SU130-1305

Catalog number

SU130-1305

Lot number

1250597

Patient

70 YR · Female

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

JACKSON PRATT DRAIN BULB NOT STAYING COMPRESSED AS DESIGNED. THE NURSE COMPRESSED THE BULB AND IT LOST SUCTION AND STOPPED WORKING AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. THE NURSE DECIDED TO SWITCH THE BULB AND WHEN THEY BEGAN THAT PROCESS, THE BULB'S CONNECTION TO THE TUBING WAS VERY LOOSE. THE NURSE REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE BULB WITH A NEW BULB AND THE DRAIN FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED.