MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX I.C. FOLEY CATHETER; FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)

Model Number 0165SI14

Device Problems Decrease in Pressure (1490); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient on the next day of placement.It was further reported that the balloon was intact although there was blood observed on the tip.No patient injury was reported.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient on the next day of placement.It was further reported that the balloon was intact although there was blood observed on the tip.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was unconfirmed since the problem could not be reproduced.Evaluation found no leakage even when pressure was applied on sac.The returned sample had undergone 7 days leak test and no leakage was observed.There was no leakage from the valve.The catheter was dissected and no conditions found that could have contributed to the reported event.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "[warnings] 1.Method for use (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications] 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) this device contains 10% povidone-iodine.For patients with past history of allergic hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or iodine, consider using alternative disinfectants.(4) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (5) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex (2) patients with known allergy to silver coated catheter." 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.

• Brand Name: BARDEX I.C. FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10496659
• MDR Text Key: 206960385
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-05724
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016745
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016745
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K040658
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/04/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/28/2022
• Device Model Number: 0165SI14
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165SI16
• Device Lot Number: 9FN051
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/04/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/25/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1