MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD -9611590 BARDEX 2-WAY 5CC ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER; SILICONE CATHETER

Catalog Number 165816

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Irritation (1941)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the product developed a ridge above the balloon that caused irritation upon insertion and removal.The ridge caused bleeding in the patient; no further medical intervention was required.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use 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.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.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." (b)(4) - 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 2-WAY 5CC ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD -9611590; km. 7 carretera internacional; nogales, sonora 85621 ; MX 85621
• Manufacturer (Section G): PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD -9611590; km. 7 carretera internacional; nogales, sonora 85621 ; MX 85621
• Manufacturer Contact: janna parks ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 5369434
• MDR Text Key: 36084291
• Report Number: 1018233-2016-00012
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• 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: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2016

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: 165816
• Device Lot Number: NGZH2394
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/15/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2015
• 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