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

Model Number	806522
Medical Device Problem Code	Decrease in Pressure (1490)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/02/2021
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 the bulb of the foley catheter was not held in position for the past 6 weeks.It was stated that the bulb of the catheter started to leak, so the patient needs to change the catheter.No additional information was provided.It was noted that the patient had been using the product for more than 90 days.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿imperfection in balloon due to process".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: "caution: federal (u.S.A) law restricts this device to safe by or on the order of physician.Sterile: unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: do not use ointment or lubricant having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water 5c balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30c balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local state, and federal law and regulations.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing is not recommended for 100% silicone foley catheters.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.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, 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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." h11: section a through f - 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the bulb of the foley catheter was not held in position for the past 6 weeks.It was stated that the bulb of the catheter started to leak, so the patient needs to change the catheter.No additional information was provided.It was noted that the patient had been using the product for more than 90 days.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• 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: 12532846
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-05986
• Device Sequence Number: 13816414
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741039201
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741039201
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040504
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/15/2022

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: 806522
• Device Catalogue Number: 806522
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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