MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® I.C. TEMPERATURE-SENSING FOLEY CATHETER; FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)

Catalog Number 129414

Device Problems Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249); No Flow (2991)

Patient Problems Urinary Retention (2119); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/13/2018

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 after placing the catheter, approximately 4 ml of urine flowed on the day of placement.A bladder scan was completed and confirmed urine in the bladder.The catheter was replaced and 400 ml of urine drained out.

Event Description

It was reported that after placing the catheter, approximately 4 ml of urine flowed on the day of placement.A bladder scan was completed and confirmed urine in the bladder.The catheter was replaced and 400 ml of urine drained out.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was unconfirmed since the problem could not be reproduced.The evaluation found no blockage in the drainage lumen.Water was introduced through the drainage eye and came out of the drainage funnel without difficulty.The sample was sent for a flow rate test and passed.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: "[(6)since movement of the body, etc.May twist or bend catheter to cause occlusion, care should be taken to fix the catheter securely.(7)when urinary flow cannot be noted, confirm that the catheter is neither occluded nor broken.(8)avoid force on the connecting parts as they may be accidentally disconnected due to the weight of the drainage bag etc.And may cause urine spill.".

• Brand Name: BARDEX® I.C. TEMPERATURE-SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8138254
• MDR Text Key: 129497186
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-05901
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 129414
• Device Lot Number: 8BA9116
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention