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

Model Number	897216
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Invagination (1336)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/29/2021
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 upon removing the foley catheter, the balloon was deflated but if there was any pressure against the balloon during this step, a fold will occur in the silicone circumferentially.This prevented the foley catheter from being removed.This had happened multiple times with both the tray product number 897216 and with tray product number 947316.And one patient needed to go to have a procedure to remove the catheter.The customer stated that they have a large number of these foley trays that were not working for them.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "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: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Directions for use: visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.1.Open csr wrap to form sterile field and place underpad beneath patient, plastic side down.2.Put on cuffed gloves and position drape on patient.3.Pour cleansing solution onto three prep balls.4.Open catheter lubricating jelly.5.Remove top tray and open plastic pouch surrounding catheter.6.Lubricate catheter.7.Prepare patient with saturated prep balls.Dry patient with remaining 2 prep balls.8.Proceed with catheterization in usual manner.To inflate catheter, simply insert tip of water-filled syringe gently into valve (do not overpenetrate) and depress plunger.Instill entire amount of sterile water (10cc).9.Position hanger on bedside rail near foot of the bed and use sheeting clip to secure drainage tube to draw sheet.10.To empty bag: a.Remove outlet tube from housing; gently squeeze connector arms and pull tube from housing.B.Release clamp and empty bag.C.After emptying, reclamp outlet tube and slide connector into housing until connector arms engage.11.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.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.12.Periodic observations of this system should be made to ensure that urine is flowing freely.If a standing column of urine is observed, check for correct positioning of bag and then for a physical obstruction.If correct positioning or removal of physical obstruction does not allow free flow, the bag may have to be changed.Tamper-evident seal disconnect instructions: if necessary to disconnect catheter and drainage tube connector, flex catheter as illustrated, grasp tab and slowly pull along perforations until section is removed.Directions for using bard ez-lok® sampling port: bard ez-lok® sampling port accepts a luer-lock or slip tip syringe.1.Kink drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sampling port until urine is visible under the access site.2.Swab surface of site with antiseptic wipe.3.Using aseptic technique, position the syringe in the center of the sampling port.The syringe should be held perpendicular to the surface of the sampling port (at approximately 80¿100-degree angle).Press the syringe firmly and twist gently to lock the syringe onto the sampling port.Note: improper penetration technique could cause formation of a drop of urine on the surface of the sampling port.Periodic observation of the sampling port is recommended.4.Aspirate desired volume of urine.5.Unkink tubing and send specimen to laboratory.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone foley catheters." 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 upon removing the foley catheter, the balloon was deflated but if there was any pressure against the balloon during this step, a fold will occur in the silicone circumferentially.This prevented the foley catheter from being removed.This had happened multiple times with both the tray product number 897216 and with tray product number 947316.And one patient needed to go to have a procedure to remove the catheter.The customer stated that they have a large number of these foley trays that were not working for them.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® 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: 12846953
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-07338
• Device Sequence Number: 17222808
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741020322
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741020322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 897216
• Device Catalogue Number: 165816
• Device Lot Number: NGFU4442
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/01/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2021
• 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