MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDIA® FOLEY CATHETER SILICONE COATED

Model Number	123524A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/16/2021
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the foley catheter did not work properly as the balloon would not deflate once in the bladder and they had to go to the emergency room.The emergency room doctor felt the reason the balloon did not deflate was a defect in the syringe port.No medical intervention was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because of poor sample condition.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for urological care.Further functional testing could not be performed due to poor condition of the sample.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure could be user related (example: over aspirated, incorrect syringe)/collapse lumen/sac close eye/valve damage.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Therefore, no additional action is required at this 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: ¿bardia foley catheter caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.Recommended inflation capacities 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.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 permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact an 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.¿ the information provided by bd represents all 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 the foley catheter did not work properly as the balloon would not deflate once in the bladder and they had to go to the emergency room.The emergency room doctor felt the reason the balloon did not deflate was a defect in the syringe port.No medical intervention was reported.Per customer contact via phone on (b)(6) 2021, it was stated that the foley balloon would not deflate as normal.It was stated that the valve would not allow the saline to return to the syringe and they had to take the patient to the emergency department and the emergency surgeon had to remove the foley.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® FOLEY CATHETER SILICONE COATED
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: yonic anderson ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 12293967
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-04811
• Device Sequence Number: 20048939
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741095139
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741095139
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/18/2021

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: 07/28/2025
• Device Model Number: 123524A
• Device Catalogue Number: 123524A
• Device Lot Number: MYEU4561
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/06/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/09/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown