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

Model Number	421714
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Code Available (3191); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	12/02/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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 there was a break in the catheter.It was also alleged that there was an unexpected medical intervention.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿catheter wall too thin¿.The lot number was 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.To use: insert rounded end of catheter.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." 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a break or crack in the catheter.It was also alleged that there was an unexpected medical intervention.

• Brand Name: BARD CLEAN-CATH INTERMITTENT CATHETER
• Common Device Name: INTERMITTENT CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11076777
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-22037
• Device Sequence Number: 16790865
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741038822
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741038822
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K802665
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 421714
• Device Catalogue Number: 421714
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/02/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/28/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other