MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD TOUCHLESS PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED VINYL URETHRAL CATHETER KIT; TOUCHLESS PLUS CATHETER

Model Number 4A5144

Device Problems Incorrect Measurement (1383); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/30/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that 2 of the touch less plus catheters were flat ended or folded in half were unusable.A few of the bags with the kits were leaking.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿incorrect assembly operation¿.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "instructions for use: preparing for catheterization: 1.Open kit and remove contents.2.The gloves are not necessary to maintain aseptic conditions during the procedure.The gloves are for the operator's protection.Male/female catheterization: 1.Remove cap from insertion tip while squeezing tabs.Save cap for closing the bag.2.Slide the catheter halfway into the insertion tip.3.Male - prepare the male urethral meatus and the surrounding area with povidone-iodine swabs provided.Female - prepare the female urethral meatus by holding the outer labia apart and prep the urethral meatus and surrounding area with povidone iodine swabs provided.4.Male - holding the penis, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.Female - spread the inner labia, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.Release the inner labia.5.Place your nondominant hand on the finger control guide to stabilize catheter in urethra.With your dominant hand, grasp catheter through bag approximately 1" below the finger control guide and push catheter into urethra.The catheter should be introduced by short, repetitive pushing motions.Repeat motions until catheter reaches bladder and urine starts to flow.6.Allow urine to flow freely, making certain the catheter guide is elevated at least 4" above lower portion of the bag.Allow flow until bladder is empty or until bag is filled.Precaution: it is recommended that the collection bag be held.The catheter could possibly separate from the collection bag when urine increases weight of the bag.7.Withdraw the catheter from the urethra.Remove the remaining portion of the catheter from the collection bag by pulling it through the insertion tip.Note: the catheter is designed to pass through the insertion tip.8.The filled collection bag may be closed by replacing the cap over the insertion tip.Make sure the cap snaps on securely.Specimen collection: to collect a specimen, obtain a sample cup/tube and alcohol wipe.Remove guide tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag.Wipe port with alcohol.Pour specimen through port at top of bag into cup/tube.Draining bag: remove insertion tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag.Drain urine through port at top of bag." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that 2 of the touch less plus catheters were flat ended or folded in half were unusable.A few of the bags with the kits were leaking.

• Brand Name: BARD TOUCHLESS PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED VINYL URETHRAL CATHETER KIT
• Type of Device: TOUCHLESS PLUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11056132
• MDR Text Key: 241252104
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-21906
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741030550
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741030550
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910653
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 4A5144
• Device Catalogue Number: 4A5144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other