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

Model Number 73022L

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 03/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that there was a hole just distal to the three-way port of the foley catheter, so the irrigants were squirting out.Stated that the sample was not available since it was with the patient, and it was discarded.As per follow up via email received on 03feb2023, it was stated that they had three incidents at the hospital where 22french silicon 3 ways catheters were placed.Once the cbi was started it was noticed that water was gushing out of the sides due to a hole.In terms of impact, the hole in the catheter would break sterility.It was also stated that it was painful for patients to have catheters replaced especially one as large as a 22french catheters.Per additional information received via email on 03mar2023, it was reported that the another catheter with a hole was found today.They currently had 8 and a half boxes full of 22fr silicon 3 way catheters and they were no longer feel comfortable using these catheters.The hole was small and on the third port section of the tube and very distal and just proximal to the bifurcation and only see the hole once the cbi irrigant was turned on and it squirts out.In terms of patient care, exchanging the catheter was painful and increases their risk of developing a urinary tract infection.No medical intervention was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is inconclusive as the photo samples cannot be evaluated for the reported event.Visual evaluation noted received 2 photo samples.First photo sample shows overview of 9 closed boxes of intermittent catheters.Second photo sample zooms in on the outer packaging label indicating product catalog number, lot number, and expiration date.Although an exact root cause could not be determined a potential root cause could be punching die blunt or damage.The product was used for patient diagnostic or treatment.It is unknown if the product was influenced by the reported event.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Labelling review is not required as labelling would not have prevented the reported event.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 actual/suspected device was evaluated.

Event Description

It was reported that there was a hole just distal to the three-way port of the foley catheter, so the irrigants were squirting out.Stated that the sample was not available since it was with the patient, and it was discarded.As per follow up via email received on 03feb2023, it was stated that they had three incidents at the hospital where 22french silicon 3 ways catheters were placed.Once the cbi was started it was noticed that water was gushing out of the sides due to a hole.In terms of impact, the hole in the catheter would break sterility.It was also stated that it was painful for patients to have catheters replaced especially one as large as a 22french catheters.Per additional information received via email on 03mar2023, it was reported that the another catheter with a hole was found today.They currently had 8 and a half boxes full of 22fr silicon 3 way catheters and they were no longer feel comfortable using these catheters.The hole was small and on the third port section of the tube and very distal and just proximal to the bifurcation and only see the hole once the cbi irrigant was turned on and it squirts out.In terms of patient care, exchanging the catheter was painful and increases their risk of developing a urinary tract infection.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16610607
• MDR Text Key: 312291851
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-02019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034329
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034329
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K070558
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/01/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 73022L
• Device Catalogue Number: 73022L
• Device Lot Number: NGGV1850
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2022
• 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