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

Model Number 0102L14

Device Problems Decrease in Pressure (1490); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Urinary Retention (2119); Discomfort (2330); Depression (2361); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 06/08/2020

Event Type  Injury  

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 there was a deflation problem, device dislodged or dislocated.Allegedly patient had urinary retention, depression and discomfort.It was further reported that a medical intervention was performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿inflation / drainage lumen wall perforated ¿.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 were found adequate and state the following: "indication for use: drainage of urine.Directions for use: 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 10ml balloon with a maximum of 10ml sterile water by using a water-illed luer-tip syringe.Do not use a needle tip syringe to inflate balloon.6.Connect catheter to collection container.7.To deflate the 10ml balloon, gently reinsert the luer tip syringe into the valve and aspirate.Caution: to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure in the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.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.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and /or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 5ml balloon: use 5ml sterile water 10ml balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30ml balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Caution: federal (u.Sa.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Do not use if package is damaged.Recommended indwelling time not to exceed 28 days.Bard, bardex, and the i.C.Logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.*bacti-guard® silver alloy coating is licensed from bactiguard ab.Bacti-guard is a registered trademark of bactiguard ab.©2012 c.R.Bard, inc.All rights reserved.Catheter made in u.S.A." 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 there was a deflation problem, device dislodged or dislocated.Allegedly patient had urinary retention, depression and discomfort.It was further reported that a medical intervention was performed.Per additional information via email from ibc on 21dec2020, it was evaluated that the dislodgememt is a cascading event as a result of deflation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿inflation / drainage lumen wall perforated ¿.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "indication for use: drainage of urine.Directions for use: 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 10ml balloon with a maximum of 10ml sterile water by using a water-illed luer-tip syringe.Do not use a needle tip syringe to inflate balloon.6.Connect catheter to collection container.7.To deflate the 10ml balloon, gently reinsert the luer tip syringe into the valve and aspirate.Caution: to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure in the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.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.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and /or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities: 5ml balloon: use 5ml sterile water.10ml balloon: use 10ml sterile water.30ml balloon: use 35ml sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.Caution: federal (u.Sa.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Do not use if package is damaged.Recommended indwelling time not to exceed 28 days.Bard, bardex, and the i.C.Logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.*bacti-guard® silver alloy coating is licensed from bactiguard ab.Bacti-guard is a registered trademark of bactiguard ab.©2012 c.R.Bard, inc.All rights reserved.Catheter made in u.S.A." 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 there was a deflation problem, device dislodged or dislocated.Allegedly patient had urinary retention, depression and discomfort.It was further reported that a medical intervention was performed.Per additional information via email from ibc on (b)(6)2020, it was evaluated that the dislodgement is a cascading event as a result of deflation.Per additional information via email from canada team on 30aug2022, stated that patients long-term indwelling foley catheter became dislodged, attempted to re-insert were unsuccessful.Patient was hospitalized and insertion of catheter was done.A 14 fr coude tip catheter was inserted but still no urine draining.Attempts were made to remove the inserted foley but unsuccessful despite trying to deflate the balloon as well as cutting the balloon part off.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER TIEMANN MODEL COUDE
• Type of Device: COUDE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 11065540
• MDR Text Key: 223405784
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-21979
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018114
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018114
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0102L14
• Device Catalogue Number: 0102L14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention; Hospitalization