MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PRODUCTOS PARA EL CUIDADO DE LA SALUD -9611590 BARDEX LUBRI-SIL ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER WITH HYDROGEL COATING, 16 FR. 5ML

Catalog Number 175816

Device Problem Hole In Material (1293)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

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.

Event Description

It was reported that there was a pinhole in the balloon of the foley catheter.Subsequently, the catheter was replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Received 1 used silicone catheter with the drainage bag still attached.Per the visual evaluation no defects were found.Per the functional evaluation, the balloon was inflated with 10 cc of a mix of tap water and blue methylene using a syringe, and immediately the water came out due to a balloon pinhole.The sample was observed under 10 x magnification and no particles were found along the balloon area.The balloon active length measured 0.7870¿ on one side and 0.7995¿ on the other side (specification= 0.6 - 0.9 in.).The balloon active length was found to be within specifications.The reported event was confirmed with an unknown cause.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: "recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water, 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water, 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.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." (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.

Event Description

It was reported that there was a pinhole in the balloon of the foley catheter.Subsequently, the catheter was replaced.

• Brand Name: BARDEX LUBRI-SIL ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER WITH HYDROGEL COATING, 16 FR. 5ML
• Type of Device: FOLEY 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: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6385983
• MDR Text Key: 69624207
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-00918
• 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: health professional,other,use
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/30/2017

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: 08/28/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 175816
• Device Lot Number: NGAV1825
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/07/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2016
• 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