MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 DAVOL® PEDIATRIC CATH KIT

Model Number 0035640

Device Problem Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249)

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

Event Date 12/14/2021

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 intermittent catheters were used on multiple patients and have discovered they were defective.Stated that the urine drains from the small catheter into the clear reservoir during catheterization, but before the catheter was pulled from the patient, the urine left the reservoir and went back into the bladder.

Event Description

It was reported that the users have discovered that the pediatric catheter kits were defective on multiple pediatric patients.  it was mentioned that the urine drained from the small catheter into the clear reservoir during catheterization, but before the catheter was pulled from the patient, the urine left the reservoir and went back into the bladder.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "cap of the centrifuge tube too tight".It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The device was not returned for evaluation.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: ¿warnings: the catheter should never be forced if resistance is felt.Trauma to the bladder (false passage) can be prevented by adequately lubricating the catheter and stretching the penis to straighten the urethra.Sterile: sterile unless package is opened or damaged indications: bladder catheterization is performed when a sterile urine sample is needed and a clean catch specimen cannot be obtained instructions: 1.Open plastic wallet, which may be used as a sterile field.The following four steps apply only to male catheterization: 2.Place the infant supine, with the thighs abducted (frog-leg position).3.Cleanse the penis with povidone-iodine swabs, starting with the meatus and moving in a proximal direction.4.Put on sterile gloves.Remove protective sheath from catheter and pull catheter out of centrifuge tube to desired length.Lay tube assembly on the sterile field.5.Place the tip of the catheter in sterile lubricant.Hold the penis perpendicular to the body to straighten the penile urethra and help prevent false passage.Advance the catheter carefully until urine appears.A slight resistance may be felt as the catheter passes the external sphincter.Note: if urine does not flow freely into the tube, the cap may need to be loosened slightly.6.After urine is collected, pull catheter out of the cap of the centrifuge tube.Tighten cap and depress spout.7.Fill out label and place on centrifuge tube.Send to lab in normal manner.The following four steps apply only to female catheterization: 2.Place the infant supine, with the thighs abducted (frog-leg position).3.Separate the labia and cleanse the area around the meatus with the povidone-iodine swabs.Use anterior-to-posterior strokes to prevent fecal contamination.4.Put on sterile gloves.Remove protective sheath from catheter and pull catheter out of centrifuge tube to desired length.Lay tube assembly on the sterile field.5.Place the tip of the catheter in sterile lubricant.Spread the labia with two fingers and carefully advance the catheter until urine appears.Note: if urine does not flow freely into the tube, the cap may need to be loosened slightly.6.After urine is collected, pull catheter out of the cap of the centrifuge tube.Tighten cap and depress spout.7.Fill out label and place on centrifuge tube.Send to lab in normal manner." the device was not returned.

• Brand Name: DAVOL® PEDIATRIC CATH KIT
• Type of Device: PEDIATRIC CATH KIT
• 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: 13196227
• MDR Text Key: 284713818
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-08733
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741045851
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741045851
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 0035640
• Device Catalogue Number: 0035640
• Device Lot Number: NGDZ0206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/10/2019
• 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