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

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); 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.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter deflated prematurely due to a pinhole in the balloon.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The product family for this foley catheter product is unknown.Therefore, bard is unable to determine the associated labeling to review.Although the product family is unknown, the foley catheter product ifus are found to be adequate based on past reviews.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the catheter deflated prematurely due to a pinhole in the balloon.

• Brand Name: SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6907648
• MDR Text Key: 88111210
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-05067
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2017

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 Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/02/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/13/2017
• 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