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

Model Number 175816

Device Problems Nonstandard Device (1420); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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 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.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the tubing of the bardex lubrisil foley catheter split during use.There was no reported patient injury/medical intervention.There were no missing pieces of the tubing.

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 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 tubing of the bardex lubrisil foley catheter split during use.There was no reported patient injury/medical intervention.There were no missing pieces of the tubing.

• 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: 8598803
• MDR Text Key: 144817929
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-02429
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034169
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034169
• 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: 06/12/2019

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: 11/06/2023
• Device Model Number: 175816
• Device Catalogue Number: 175816
• Device Lot Number: NGCW1030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/10/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/12/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1