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

Model Number 806316

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Mushroomed (2987)

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 when the nurse tried to take the saline out of the balloon, there was only 6ml of fluid in the balloon.The arm was then cut to remove the remaining fluid.The catheter felt stuck so the patient went to the doctor to have it removed.It was removed by the doctor and on the end of the catheter there was a "lip" that the doctor said may have caused the catheter to get caught up and difficult to remove.

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: ¿bardia all-silicone foley catheter caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.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.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone foley catheters.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.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 an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.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.¿ h3 other text : the device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that when the nurse tried to take the saline out of the balloon, there was only 6ml of fluid in the balloon.The arm was then cut to remove the remaining fluid.The catheter felt stuck, so the patient went to the doctor to have it removed.It was removed by the doctor and on the end of the catheter there was a "lip" that the doctor said may have caused the catheter to get caught up and difficult to remove.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7579292
• MDR Text Key: 110719263
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-02115
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741039119
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741039119
• 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: 06/27/2018

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
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2020
• Device Model Number: 806316
• Device Catalogue Number: 806316
• Device Lot Number: NGZL2508
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/07/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/25/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/27/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1