MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number 165816

Device Problems Material Invagination (1336); Nonstandard Device (1420)

Patient Problems Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during the removal of the foley catheter resistance was met.Medical doctor at the bedside validated and verified that the balloon was deflated and slowly began to withdraw the catheter.It was stated that there was minimal blood noted at the tip of the patient's penis upon removal and the catheter was inspected.It was noted that one of the ribbed rings from the tip of the catheter had folded onto itself which could have been the cause of the resistance upon removal.

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 during removal of the foley catheter resistance was met.Medical doctor at bedside validated and verified that the balloon was deflated and slowly began to withdraw the catheter.Stated that there was minimal blood noted at the tip of the patient's penis upon removal and the catheter was inspected.It was noted that one of the ribbed rings from the tip of the catheter had folded onto itself which could have been the cause of the resistance upon removal.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "inadequate material selection".The dhr review could not be performed as lot provided in the complaint was invalid.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Sterile: unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone foley catheters.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, 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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.¿ the device was not returned.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 14278142
• MDR Text Key: 290797082
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-03226
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029752
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029752
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040504
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 165816
• Device Catalogue Number: 165816
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 35 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic