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

Catalog Number 129414M

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249); No Flow (2991); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problems Tissue Damage (2104); No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/22/2020

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 balloon was stuck in the prostate gland and with damage to the urethra.Reportedly, no urine flowed and the balloon was difficult to deflate.A needle was eventually used to burst the balloon under the scrotum and the catheter was removed.Per additional information received via email on 08jul2020 from ibc representative, no urine flowed when the catheter was inserted into the patient which resulted in removal of catheter.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive due to poor sample condition.Potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related (example: salt accumulation)/block drainage lumen/no drainage eye).The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "[warnings] 1.Method for use (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications] 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.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex (2) patients with known allergy to silver coated catheter." 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 balloon was stuck in the prostate gland and with damage to the urethra.Reportedly, no urine flowed and the balloon was difficult to deflate.A needle was eventually used to burst the balloon under the scrotum and the catheter was removed.Per additional information received via email on (b)(4) 2020 from ibc representative, no urine flowed when the catheter was inserted into the patient which resulted in removal of catheter.

• Brand Name: BARDEX I.C. TEMPERATURE SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: TEMPERATURE SENSING CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10298950
• MDR Text Key: 200222939
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-04646
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/20/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/28/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 129414M
• Device Lot Number: 9RS123
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/03/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/22/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1