MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® I.C. TEMPERATURE SENSING FOLEY CATHETER; BARDEX IC TEMP SENSING FOLEY CATHETER

Catalog Number 129414M

Device Problems Partial Blockage (1065); Leak/Splash (1354); Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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.

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature sensing catheter became occluded resulting in a leak.The catheter was placed in the patient for 48 hours prior to the issue.No medical intervention was reported.The catheter 129414m is part of the tray a319414am.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed.Per the sample evaluation, a bardex latex foley catheter was returned still attached to a meter bag.The eyes of the catheter are blocked.A 60ccs slip tip syringe was inserted into the drainage funnel and attempted to push water through the drainage lumen.No water exited the eyes.Per the quality engineer, the root cause was due to urine encrustation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿sterile unless package is opened or damaged, except for any individually packaged components within the tray which are not labeled as sterile.These components are not terminally sterilized.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single use only.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter and may cause balloon to burst.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practices and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.Please consult product label and insert for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for use.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" 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.

Event Description

It was reported that the temperature sensing catheter became occluded resulting in a leak.The catheter was placed in the patient for 48 hours prior to the issue.No medical intervention was reported.The catheter 129414m is part of the tray a319414am.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® I.C. TEMPERATURE SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: BARDEX IC TEMP SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8544042
• MDR Text Key: 143727684
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-02143
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MJC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K910318
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/01/2019

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 Expiration Date: 03/20/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 129414M
• Device Lot Number: MCCQ3656
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/17/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/05/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/14/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/01/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1