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

Model Number 175816

Device Problems Deflation Problem (1149); Gas/Air Leak (2946); Device Fell (4014)

Patient Problem 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 foley catheter balloon deflated on its own and the catheter fell out of the patient at home prior to arrival at the facility.The patient reportedly sought treatment for premature foley deflations three times at the facility.

Event Description

It was reported that the foley catheter balloon deflated on its own and the catheter fell out of the patient at home prior to arrival at the facility.The patient reportedly sought treatment for premature foley deflations three times at the facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be ¿balloon collapses¿ with a potential root cause of " inflation / drainage lumen wall perforated".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: "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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: INDWELLING CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9284191
• MDR Text Key: 177184229
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-07084
• 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: health professional,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/15/2020

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 175816
• Device Catalogue Number: 175816
• Device Lot Number: NGDN0718
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/06/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/15/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1