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

Model Number 175824

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Failure to Advance (2524); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)

Patient Problems Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the 24fr supra-pubic catheter would only go in about 2 inches and then stop.The patient reportedly went to the doctor where the md ran a rod into the opening in the stomach to remove what was blocking it and preventing the catheter from being inserted.The patient was reportedly switched to a 22fr catheter.

Event Description

It was reported that the 24fr supra-pubic catheter would only go in about 2 inches and then stop.The patient reportedly went to the doctor where the md ran a rod into the opening in the stomach to remove what was blocking it and preventing the catheter from being inserted.The patient was reportedly switched to a 22fr catheter.Additional information was received from the complainant via phone on 20-mar-2019, that his stoma was not newly placed and he had been using a 24 fr catheter for 2 years.There appeared to be something blocking the inside of his stoma that would not allow the catheter to be fully inserted.He stated that the doctor placed a scope in his bladder to open it up.He was now using a 22 fr catheter and had not had any further issues.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted past the regulatory timeframe.Please see attached letter for additional information.The device was not returned for evaluation.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: ¿warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause the balloon to burst.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Unless package is opened or damaged.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 slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for silicone foley catheters.Bard, bardex and lubri-sil are registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.Or an affiliate.U.S.Patent number 5,179,174 and patent pending.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip 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 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." patient code: 2519 h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.- attachment: [fda letter for late mdrs.Pdf] h3 other text : the device was not returned.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: BARDEX LUBRISIL FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8481056
• MDR Text Key: 140873061
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-01719
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034206
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034206
• 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: 05/29/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 175824
• Device Catalogue Number: 175824
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/03/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/29/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention