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

Model Number 175808

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 11/04/2022

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 foley catheter found in bed broken off at hub.Also stated that catheter still insitu and well secured with securing device.Balloon had deflated through open lumen and removed easily without resistance.Per notification received on 13dec2022, it was noted that the foley catheter with material # 175808 was received for sample evaluation.

Event Description

It was reported that the foley catheter found in bed broken off at hub.Also stated that catheter still insitu and well secured with securing device.Balloon had deflated through open lumen and removed easily without resistance.Per notification received on (b)(6) 2022, it was noted that the foley catheter with material# 175808 was received for sample evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted received a 2-way catheter.Visual inspection noted that the catheter was broken into 2 separate pieces originating at the bifurcation.Although an exact root cause could not be determined potential root causes include: over exposure to ozone resulting in product degradation.Exposure to petrolatum based products.High modulus silicone.Inadequate material selection.The product was used for patient diagnostic or treatment.The product was influenced by the reported event.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: "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." 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.

• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16077875
• MDR Text Key: 306627736
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-10034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K984084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/01/2023

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 Model Number: 175808
• Device Catalogue Number: 175808
• Device Lot Number: NGFU0604
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/13/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2021
• 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