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

Catalog Number 1758SI16

Device Problem Gel Leak (1267)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/17/2022

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 box of the foley catheter became dirty from the jelly leaking.

Event Description

It was reported that the box of the foley catheter became dirty from the jelly leaking.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed ¿ supplier related.Based on the evaluation, it was observed that there was an improper sealing at the side of jelly sachet that caused leakage.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to generated at supplier site or during transit to bard, (example: defective / torn / broken components).A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Therefore, no additional action is required at this time.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: "[warnings] 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 may be 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) this device contains 10% povidone-iodine.For patients with past history of allergic hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or iodine, consider using alternative disinfectants.(4) 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.] (5) 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 in patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex".H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 bd.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® I.C. 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 15912589
• MDR Text Key: 307897543
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-09207
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K040504
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1758SI16
• Device Lot Number: MYGQ6493
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/04/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/23/2022
• 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