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

Model Number 166820

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

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 tip of the catheter broke off.It was later reported that the lumen of the balloon detached from the catheter.The event happened outside of the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.Received 1 used silicone foley catheter for evaluation.The visual inspection noted that the inflation port was cut and had a cuff roll.No other defects were observed.Per the dimensional evaluation, 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 tip of the catheter broke off.It was later reported that the lumen of the balloon detached from the catheter.The event happened outside of the patient.Per the sample evaluation, there was a mushroom shaped balloon.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE 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: 7353707
• MDR Text Key: 103025551
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-00874
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GBM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029820
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029820
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K760093
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/20/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 166820
• Device Catalogue Number: 166820
• Device Lot Number: NGAU2862
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/02/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2016
• 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