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

Catalog Number 0119L18

Device Problems Break (1069); Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/09/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

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 the catheter fell out of the patient with the balloon damaged.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed, however, the cause is unknown.Evaluation of the device found an irregular balloon burst with no missing pieces.The sample was evaluated under a microscope and there were no conditions found that could be associated with the reported event.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related (example: contact with sharp object)/ exposure to petrolatum based products/ mechanical failure/ operator error.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: "1.Method for use: (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.(the urethra may be injured) (2) do not pull the catheter hard.(the bladder/urethra maybe injured) 2.Applicable patients (1) patients with delirium who might pull out catheter (when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged).Contraindications 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (4) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients (1) do not use on patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex.".

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient with the balloon damaged.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® 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: 9272229
• MDR Text Key: 179426935
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-07015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910846
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/26/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/28/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 0119L18
• Device Lot Number: 9CL069
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/25/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1