InjuryGCD
BARD MEDICAL
Received Feb 23, 2018 · Event occurred Dec 26, 2017
Report MW5075519 · MDR key 7295982
Device
Generic name
Wound Drain Reliavac
Manufacturer
Bard MedicalProduct problems
- Break
- Component Falling
Patient
43 YR
- No Code Available
- No Code Available
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
POST-OPERATIVE PATIENT ORDERED FOR DISCHARGE. SURGEON ORDERED REMOVAL OF DRAIN - RN ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE DRAIN WITH GENTLE TRACTION. DRAIN BROKE IN HALF AND REMAINING DRAIN LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. SURGEON CONSULTED GENERAL SURGERY AND PATIENT RETURNED TO SURGERY FOR DRAIN REMOVAL. RETURN TO SURGERY (B)(6) 2017.