MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER

Device Problem Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problem Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Date 04/21/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced an allergic reaction to their own urine from the purewick female external catheter.The catheter was used on the patient for 10 hours causing the reaction.Patient was prescribed powder and antibiotic cream for the reaction.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "inadequate material selection - materials of construction are not biocompatible".It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The product catalog number and the lot number for this device are unknown.Therefore, bd is unable to determine the associated labeling to review.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced an allergic reaction to their own urine from the purewick female external catheter.The catheter was used on the patient for 10 hours causing the reaction.Patient was prescribed powder and antibiotic cream for the reaction.

• Brand Name: PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Type of Device: PUREWICK FEMALE EXTERNAL 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: 16918216
• MDR Text Key: 315072096
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-03341
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NZU
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/12/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/18/2023
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female