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

Model Number 0165SI14

Device Problem No Flow (2991)

Patient Problem Urinary Retention (2119)

Event Date 07/20/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that no urine flowed after placement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported issue was unconfirmed.The device was returned and visual inspection noted no defects on the returned catheter.Evaluation observed no blockage in the drainage lumen.Water was introduced through the drainage eye and came out from drainage funnel without difficulty.The sample was sent for a flow rate test and passed.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use states the following: ¿contraindications method for use: do not reuse.Do not resterilize.Be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.]" (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that no urine flowed after placement.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® I.C. FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; lot 57c; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; lot 57c; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6796184
• MDR Text Key: 82894375
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-04212
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016745
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016745
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K910318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/07/2017

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: 05/30/2020
• Device Model Number: 0165SI14
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165SI14
• Device Lot Number: 7CN8157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/12/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/24/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/15/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/07/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2017
• 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