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

Model Number 165816

Device Problems Material Invagination (1336); Scratched Material (3020)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/03/2019

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 upon removal of the foley catheter it was noted that a ridge formed around the catheter tip which made the diameter larger and potentially caused harm or pain.It reportedly appeared that the balloon deflated by itself, which caused the ridge to form.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was unconfirmed.Visual inspection noted one silicone two-way foley catheter was received.Visual evaluation noted the balloon was not mushroomed upon return.The catheter balloon was inflated with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and balloon concentricity was observed to be 50:50.This met specification, as concentricity should not exceed 70:30.The balloon rested for 30 minutes without leaks and passively deflated without issue or cuffing, and returned 10ml of solution.This met specification, which states, "balloon must not cuff after deflation." active length of the catheter balloon was measured (0.7300") and found to be within specification (0.60" - 0.90").The catheter measured to be 16 fr.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." 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 upon removal of the foley catheter it was noted that a ridge formed around the catheter tip which made the diameter larger and potentially caused harm or pain.It reportedly appeared that the balloon deflated by itself, which caused the ridge to form.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9677747
• MDR Text Key: 183937257
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-00842
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029752
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029752
• 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: 03/16/2020

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 165816
• Device Catalogue Number: 165816
• Device Lot Number: NGDM0037
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/24/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/06/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/16/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1