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

Model Number 119112

Device Problems Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Scratched Material (3020)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Date 08/12/2020

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 surface on the catheter was uneven due to the wire meandering.Touching the surface also felt like touching metal, and there was a small amount of bleeding on the patient after use.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed, however the cause was unknown.Visual inspection noted that one temperature sensing catheter was received.Visual evaluation noted that the temperature sensing catheter was twisted and uncoiled in the thermistor lumen and the end of the wire was positioned under the balloon.Although the reported event was confirmed, the root cause could not be determined.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be due to insufficient amount of room temperature vulcanizing (rtv).The product used for the treatment purposes.The product had failed to meet the specifications, and was influenced by the reported failure.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: "sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through the drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities: 8 fr.And 10 fr.(3cc balloon): use 3.5cc sterile water.12 fr.(5cc balloon): use 5.5cc sterile water.14 fr.And larger (5cc balloon): use 10cc sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Caution: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone balloon foley catheters.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Note: compatible only with the bard criticore monitor, bard uro track 224 monitor, and other 400-series temperature monitors.Interchangeability + 0.2oc at 37c.Warning: this product should never be connected to the temperature monitor or connected to a cable during an mri procedure.Failure to follow this guideline may result in serious injury to the patient.It is important to closely follow these specific conditions that have been determined to permit the examination to be conducted safely.Any deviation may result in a serious injury to the patient.Caution: as with all temperature probes, in the presence of rf energy sources, local heating, temperature errors, and probe damage may occur.Do not stretch catheter.This will cause repositioning of probe.Do not use stylet.This will cause stretching of 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 surface of the catheter was uneven due to the wire meandering.While touching the surface, it was felt like touching the metal, and there was a small amount of bleeding in the patient after the use.

• Brand Name: BARDEX ALL-SILICONE TEMPERATURE-SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: TEMPERATURE SENSING CATHETER (SILICONE)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10485002
• MDR Text Key: 206508668
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-05656
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741046018
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741046018
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K070582
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/02/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 119112
• Device Catalogue Number: 119112
• Device Lot Number: NGDW2830
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1