MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD SILASTIC FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number	33624
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Infuse (2340)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/23/2021
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 4 catheters out of the box were defective.Patient described that the balloon blows up but also indicated that the part where the user add water to fill the balloon was blowing up as well.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "low latex modulus / rubberize coverage too low".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: "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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 4 catheters out of the box were defective.Patient described that the balloon blows up but also indicated that the part where the user add water to fill the balloon was blowing up as well.

• Brand Name: BARD SILASTIC FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• MDR Report Key: 11662176
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-02109
• Device Sequence Number: 2899745
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741020100
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741020100
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K951103
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/04/2021

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 33624
• Device Catalogue Number: 33624
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2021
• 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