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

Model Number 365716

Device Problems Material Fragmentation (1261); Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 11/03/2021

Event Type  Injury  

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 patient stretched the foley catheter all the way across the room which caused the tip of the foley catheter to break inside the patient and would need to remove the broken piece.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided to remove the broken piece.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed ¿ user related.The reported failure was able to be reproduced.The product was used for urological care.The product had caused the reported failure.Based on the evaluation, it was observed catheter broken at shaft.The broken tip of the catheter was not returned.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be mishandling of device by user.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: ¿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 opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water.5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water.15cc balloon: use 20cc sterile water.20cc balloon: use 25cc sterile water.30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water.40cc balloon: use 45cc sterile water.75cc balloon: use 80cc sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.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.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 an 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient stretched the foley catheter all the way across the room which caused the tip of the foley catheter was broken inside the patient and would need to remove the broken piece.Per additional information received via sample form on 07dec2021, stated that the foley catheter stretched and the patient moved across the room, tip snipped off and remained in the bladder.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided to remove the broken piece.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient stretched the foley catheter all the way across the room which caused the tip of the foley catheter was broken inside the patient and would need to remove the broken piece.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided to remove the broken piece.Per additional information received via sample form on 07dec2021, stated that the foley catheter stretched and the patient moved across the room, tip snipped off and remained in the bladder.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed as user related.The reported failure was able to be reproduced.The product was used for urological care.The product had caused the reported failure.Based on the evaluation, it was observed catheter broken at shaft.The broken tip of the catheter was not returned.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be mishandling of device by user.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: ¿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 opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water, 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water, 15cc balloon: use 20cc sterile water, 20cc balloon: use 25cc sterile water, 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water, 40cc balloon: use 45cc sterile water, 75cc balloon: use 80cc sterile water, do not exceed recommended capacities.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.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 an 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.

• Brand Name: BARD® LUBRICATH® 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: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12958951
• MDR Text Key: 281904872
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-07675
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741077746
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741077746
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 365716
• Device Catalogue Number: 365716
• Device Lot Number: MYFN0102
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2021
• 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