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

Catalog Number 175812

Device Problems Inadequate Instructions for Healthcare Professional (1319); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

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 after opening the lubri-sil aquafil hydrogel coated all silicone catheter package, a latex catheter was inside.The item was not used on the patient.

Event Description

It was reported that after opening the lubri-sil aquafil hydrogel coated all silicone catheter package, a latex catheter was inside.The item was not used on the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.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.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.1.Open outer white wrapping to prepare sterile field and place underpad beneath patient, plastic side down.2.If patient has a catheter in-situ to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, reseat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.Wait at least 30 seconds for deflation.If permitted by local protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance as directed by local protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.3.Put on gloves, cover patient with fenestrated drape with open exposing location where catheter will be inserted, and place the apron on yourself.4.Using the two (2) syringes, marked ¿for cleansing purposes only¿, dispense the water onto three (3) gauze squares.Prepare the patient by wiping down the catheter insertion site with the saturated gauze squares.Dry patient with the remaining two (2) gauze squares.Note: do not use this syringe to inflate the catheter balloon.5.Prepare the lubricating gel syringe by removing the cap from the syringe tip.6.For easing with the insertion of the catheter into the patient dispense the lubricating gel into the urethra (according to local protocol).7 remove top tray and open plastic pouch (sleeve) surrounding the catheter.8.Proceed with catheterisation according to local protocol.To inflate catheter, simply insert tip of sterile water-filled syringe gently into valve (do not overpenetrate) and depress plunger.Instill entire amount of sterile water - 10 ml." 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.The device was not returned.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: LUBRISIL SILICON FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9914216
• MDR Text Key: 187542731
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-02238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K984084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/14/2020

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 Catalogue Number: 175812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/14/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1