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

Device Problems Break (1069); Hole In Material (1293)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); 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 a pin sized hole was observed in the catheter upon removal by the nurse.

Event Description

It was reported that a pin sized hole was observed in the catheter upon removal by the nurse.

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 catalog number for this silicone catheter product is unknown.Therefore, bard is unable to determine the associated labeling to review.Although the product catalog number is unknown, the silicone catheter product ifus are found to be adequate based on past reviews.

• Brand Name: ALL SILICONE CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7363560
• MDR Text Key: 103422965
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-00919
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K040504
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2018

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/22/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/29/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/04/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1