MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® URINE METER FOLEY CATHETER TRAY WITH BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER; FOLEY TRAY KIT

Model Number 902916

Device Problems Gel Leak (1267); Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that upon opening the kit, health professionals noticed 10 cc syringe of sterile water had leaked out, leaving approximately 0.5 cc sterile water left in the syringe.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be ¿leakage¿ with a potential root cause of ¿tip cover came off during shipping or in processing¿.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "bard® ez-lok® sampling port (indicated by the blue stem in the port) accepts luer lock (fig.1a) or slip tip syringes (fig.1b).1.Occlude drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sampling port by kinking the tubing until urine is visible under the access site.2.Swab surface of bard® ez-lok® sampling port with antiseptic wipe.(fig.2) 3.Using aseptic technique, position the syringe in the center of the sampling port.Press the syringe firmly and twist gently to access the sampling port.(fig.3) 4.Slowly aspirate urine sample into syringe and remove syringe from sample port.5.Unkink tubing if necessary and transfer urine specimen into specimen cup or follow hospital protocol.Discard syringe according to hospital protocol.6.Follow established hospital protocol for specimen labeling and transport to lab.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged, except for any individually packaged components within the tray which are not labeled as sterile.These components are not terminally sterilized.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single use only.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter and may cause balloon to burst.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practices and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.Please consult product label and insert for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for use." h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It as reported that upon opening the kit, health professionals noticed 10 cc syringe of sterile water had leaked out, leaving approximately 0.5 cc sterile water left in the syringe.

• Brand Name: BARD® URINE METER FOLEY CATHETER TRAY WITH BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY TRAY KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10002217
• MDR Text Key: 189306298
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-02858
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741024863
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741024863
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 902916
• Device Catalogue Number: 902916
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/27/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1