MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD CLEAN-CATH INTERMITTENT CATHETER; CLEAN CATH VINYL CATHETER

Model Number	420712
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Pain (1994); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a catheters was cleanly cut off and tip was missing.Also stated patient experienced bleeding and pain.No medical intervention was reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a catheters was cleanly cut off and tip was missing.Also stated patient experienced bleeding and pain.No medical intervention was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "material weakens over time".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: "visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.For urological use only.To use: insert rounded end of catheter.Caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Contains or presence of phthalates: di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.This is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Do not resterilize.Do not use if package is damaged." 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: BARD CLEAN-CATH INTERMITTENT CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CLEAN CATH VINYL CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 10439606
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-05382
• Device Sequence Number: 2687717
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741038730
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741038730
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K802665
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/02/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2024
• Device Model Number: 420712
• Device Catalogue Number: 420712
• Device Lot Number: NGDY1813
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1