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

Model Number 119112

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/12/2021

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 the foley catheter balloon was difficult to deflate and the foley catheter balloon inflated asymmetrically during the pretest.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be " foreign matter during processes (flap or flash during punching)".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: "warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.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.Caution: do not aspirate urine through the drainage funnel wall.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Compatible only with the bard criticore monitor, bard urotrack 224 monitor, and other 400-series temperature monitors.Interchangeability + 0.2oc at 37oc.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." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 the foley catheter balloon was difficult to deflate and the foley catheter balloon inflated asymmetrically during the pretest.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE TEMPERATURE-SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY 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: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12918878
• MDR Text Key: 286083280
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-07694
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741046018
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741046018
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K070582
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2021
• 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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2022
• 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