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

Model Number 165818

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Urinary Tract Infection (2120)

Event Date 05/26/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the foley catheter that the patient would usually use was on back order.It was stated that the patient experienced a lot of urinary tract infections and received a foley catheter that was missing what was needed that was like the original catheter, but it was hard to explain.The customer inquired that if any foleys had that specific attachment that they were looking for.It was unknown wat medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "materials of construction are not biocompatible".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: ¿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.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone 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.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35ml 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.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone 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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.¿ the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the foley catheter that the patient would usually use was on back order.It was stated that the patient experienced a lot of urinary tract infections and received a foley catheter that was missing what was needed that was like the original catheter, but it was hard to explain.The customer inquired that if any foleys had that specific attachment that they were looking for.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE 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: 14675912
• MDR Text Key: 293866303
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-04564
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029769
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029769
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040504
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 165818
• Device Catalogue Number: 165818
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female