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

Model Number 165816

Device Problem Incorrect Measurement (1383)

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

Event Date 06/09/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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 device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the foley tip was different and seemed a bit bigger.They were continuing to have patient complaints with removal of the foleys.They currently had a stock of 5 cases that they would like to return.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "incorrect line clearance".The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.A labeling review was not performed because labeling could not have prevented the reported failure.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 device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the foley tip was different and seemed a bit bigger.They were continuing to have patient complaints with removal of the foleys.They currently had a stock of 5 cases that they would like to return.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® 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: 17254800
• MDR Text Key: 318377046
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-04806
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029752
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029752
• 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,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/28/2023

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: 165816
• Device Catalogue Number: 165816
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/09/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/05/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/29/2023
• 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