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

Model Number 0165PL10

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/14/2020

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 the lubricath foley catheter package was received with 11 pieces but 1 piece was missing in it.The package was sealed from its origin.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "operator error".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: "warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter.English units this is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Use luer tip syringe to inflate with stated ml of sterile water.Or for pre-filled products, remove clip and squeeze reservoir to inflate with stated ml of sterile water.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.For urological use only.Do not use if package is damaged to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If necessary, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient." 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 was reported that the lubricath foley catheter package was received with 11 pieces but 1 piece was missing in it.The package was sealed from its origin.

• Brand Name: BARDEX LUBRICATH PEDIATRIC FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: PEDIATRIC LUBRICATH CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10829462
• MDR Text Key: 215926109
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-20919
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017674
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017674
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2021

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 Expiration Date: 03/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 0165PL10
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165PL10
• Device Lot Number: NGDR3014
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/12/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/03/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other