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

Catalog Number 0165L14

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/29/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient with the balloon deflated, due to water leakage on the day of use.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed as manufacturing related.Evaluation found a pinhole on the sac collar which had caused water to leak out.The sample was examined under a microscope and it was identified that this is related to manufacturing.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be manufacturing related due to poor fill in latex during finish dipping.The device history record was reviewed and found a possible manufacturing issue(s) that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "1.Method for use: (1)do not reuse.(2)do not resterilize.(3)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.] (4)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.]" h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient with the balloon deflated, due to water leakage on the day of use.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8935206
• MDR Text Key: 184829095
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-05140
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/27/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/01/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 0165L14
• Device Lot Number: 7DR8101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/21/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1