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

Model Number 0165SI18

Device Problem Mushroomed (2987)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "1.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.2.Using proper aseptic methods, remove catheter from package.3.Prepare patient per hospital/nursing recommended procedure.4.Proceed with catheterization using standard techniques.5.Inflate the balloon with sterile water to the volume stated on the inflation lumen of the catheter by using a water-filled luer tip syringe.6.Connect catheter to collection container.7.To deflate the balloon, gently reinsert the luer tip syringe into the valve and aspirate" (b)(4).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.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the balloon of the catheter mushroomed and the patient experienced pain during use.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® I.C. FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: BARDEX IC FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6995543
• MDR Text Key: 91326302
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-05620
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741016769
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741016769
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K910318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/01/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/01/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0165SI18
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165SI18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2017
• 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