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

Model Number 806516

Device Problems Incorrect Measurement (1383); Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Pain (1994); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Type  malfunction  

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 patient stated the silicone catheters were too large and not pliable.He stated that they caused him pain and bleeding, which caused problems around the hole in his belly in his bladder.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be ¿outside diameter too large¿ with a potential root cause of ¿incorrect catheter buildup and/or finish dipping¿.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: "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.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient stated the silicone catheters were too large and not pliable.He stated that they caused him pain and bleeding, which caused problems around the hole in his belly in his bladder.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: SILICONE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9860961
• MDR Text Key: 186332756
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-01987
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741039171
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741039171
• 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,distributor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/09/2020

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 Model Number: 806516
• Device Catalogue Number: 806516
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/09/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1