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

Model Number 175820

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Tissue Breakdown (2681)

Event Date 08/15/2022

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 5cc balloon (catheter tip) sticks out 1/8 of an inch the doctor told patient the bardex lubrisil foley catheters were causing lesions on their bladder and that could cause cancer.The representative explained to patient that the bardex lubrisil foley catheter was pretty standard there are some manufactures the have the balloon place hirer up for example ones that have staggered eyelets.The patient wanted to know balloons are not placed at the very end of catheter because of where the eyelets must be placed.No medical intervention was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.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: "to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip 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 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 5cc balloon (catheter tip) sticks out 1/8 of an inch the doctor told patient the bardex lubrisil foley catheters were causing lesions on their bladder and that could cause cancer.The representative explained to patient that the bardex lubrisil foley catheter was pretty standard there are some manufactures the have the balloon place hirer up for example ones that have staggered eyelets.The patient wanted to know balloons are not placed at the very end of catheter because of where the eyelets must be placed.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® 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: 15293515
• MDR Text Key: 298589196
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-06659
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034183
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034183
• 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: 11/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 175820
• Device Catalogue Number: 175820
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/25/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/09/2022
• 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