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

Catalog Number 119110

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 06/16/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter was difficult to remove due to a ridge noted at the tip of the device.

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard 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 bard.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter was difficult to remove due to a ridge noted at the tip of the device.The rn attempted to remove the catheter post operating room.The balloon was fully deflated, but the catheter would not come out.It became dislodged in the patient's urethra.The catheter was advanced with lubrication and the balloon was re-inflated, then fully deflated again.The catheter still would not come out.It became lodged in the patient's urethra again.The nurse practitioner came to the bedside and gently worked the catheter out.Upon examination after removal, the catheter had a ridge on the tip of it.

Manufacturer Narrative

Received 1 temp sensing foley catheter.The reported event was unconfirmed as the problem could not be reproduced.Visual inspection noted no obvious defects and no cuff roll were observed.Per the functional evaluation, the balloon was inflated with air and deflated cuff roll was not formed.After that, 3.5 cc of a mix of water and blue methylene was introduced with a syringe the catheter was left for 3 minutes resting on a flat surface.Then it was deflated by itself and a cuff roll was not formed.The active length was measured and results were as follows: short side= 0.3060¿, long side=0.3170¿ (per specification, the active length is 0.30¿ to 0.50¿).The catheter active length was found within specification.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state the following: "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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter was difficult to remove due to a ridge noted at the tip of the device.The rn attempted to remove the catheter post operating room.The balloon was fully deflated, but the catheter would not come out.It became dislodged in the patient's urethra.The catheter was advanced with lubrication and the balloon was re-inflated, then fully deflated again.The catheter still would not come out.It became lodged in the patient's urethra again.The nurse practitioner came to the bedside and gently worked the catheter out.Upon examination after removal, the catheter had a ridge on the tip of it.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE TEMPERATURE-SENSING PEDIATRIC FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6700695
• MDR Text Key: 79771741
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-03617
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• 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: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/07/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/11/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 119110
• Device Lot Number: NGAT1295
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/11/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2016
• 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