MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 SURESTEP¿ FOLEY TRAY SYSTEM BARDEX® ALL- SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER TRAY; SURESTEP FOLEY TRAY

Model Number A897516

Device Problems Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); 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.

Event Description

It was reported that the syringe inside of the surestep foley tray contained black contaminated material inside of it.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging) surestep tray.It was noted that the lubrication syringe had a 2.50 sq mm dark green foreign material within the lubricant and was partially changing the lubricant color to yellow.Foreign material of an aggregate total area exceeding 0.6 sq.Mm is out of specification.The lot number is unknown therefore the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿proper techniques for urinary catheter insertion ¿ perform hand hygiene immediately before and after insertion ¿ insert urinary catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment ¿ use the smallest foley catheter possible, consistent with good drainage ¿ document the indications for catheter insertion, date and time of catheter insertion, individual who inserted catheter, and date and time of catheter removal in patient record proper techniques for urinary catheter maintenance ¿ secure the foley catheter, use the statlock® foley stabilization device if provided ¿ maintain a closed drainage system by utilizing pre-connected, sealed catheter-tubing junctions ¿ maintain unobstructed urine flow and keep the catheter and collection tube free from kinking ¿ keep the collection bag below the level of the bladder or hips at all times ¿ empty the collection bag regularly (e.G., prior to transport) using a separate, clean collection container for each patient ¿ routine hygiene (e.G., cleansing of the meatal surface during daily bathing or showering) is appropriate ¿ leave foley catheter in place only as long as needed".

Event Description

It was reported that the syringe inside of the surestep foley tray contained black contaminated material inside of it.

• Brand Name: SURESTEP¿ FOLEY TRAY SYSTEM BARDEX® ALL- SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER TRAY
• Type of Device: SURESTEP FOLEY TRAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8335091
• MDR Text Key: 136272254
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-00757
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741073984
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741073984
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K040504
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/06/2019

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 Model Number: A897516
• Device Catalogue Number: A897516
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/21/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/13/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/06/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1