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

Catalog Number 0165L14

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/24/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported that several hours after placement, no urine flowed out.An attempt was made to remove the fluid.However, it was difficult to remove the fluid, so they consulted a urologist, who informed that they had to cut the inflation lumen and drain the fluid.As per information mentioned in the internal bd comments on 14nov2023, stated that they confirmed that the valve part was disconnected.No abnormalities can be confirmed in other areas.They cut the inlet tube and discarded the bag.

Event Description

It was reported that several hours after placement, no urine flowed out.An attempt was made to remove the fluid.However, it was difficult to remove the fluid, so they consulted a urologist, who informed that they had to cut the inflation lumen and drain the fluid.As per information mentioned in the internal bd comments on 14nov2023, stated that they confirmed that the valve part was disconnected.No abnormalities can be confirmed in other areas.They cut the inlet tube and discarded the bag.

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon further review, bd has determined that this mdr was reported in error as it was found to be a cascading failure of an event previously reported.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.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® 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: 18227006
• MDR Text Key: 329241632
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-08617
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165L14
• Device Lot Number: MYHQ3463
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/20/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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