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

Model Number	73024L
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	12/09/2020
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 catheter was getting caught or lodged on removal which caused pain to the patient.No medical intervention was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to ¿incorrect balloon design (balloon wall thickness excessive)".The device was not returned for evaluation.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: "warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Use luer tip syringe to inflate with stated ml of sterile water.Or for pre-filled products, remove clip and squeeze reservoir to inflate with stated ml of sterile water.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.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, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If necessary, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter was getting caught or lodged on removal which caused pain to the patient.No medical intervention was reported.Per additional information received via ibc on 18jan2021, it was unknown how the catheter was removed.Patient status was unknown.

• Brand Name: BARDEX LUBRI-SIL ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11120416
• Report Number: 1018233-2020-22271
• Device Sequence Number: 11774952
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034336
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034336
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070558
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/14/2021

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 73024L
• Device Catalogue Number: 73024L
• Device Lot Number: NGDT0960
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2021
• 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