MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER CREEVY MODEL; IRRIGATION CATHETER

Model Number	01267522
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2021
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 there was irrigation leakage from the foley catheter.Patient was changed with a new foley catheter.Per follow-up information received via ibc on 13dec2021, stated that the irrigation leakage refers to leaks in the catheter and there was no impact to the patient as there was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿operator error¿.It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.Based on patient code 2645 the product does not appear to have been used.However, the product is intended to be used for treatment purpose but it was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.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: "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 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." 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 there was irrigation leakage from the foley catheter.Patient was changed with a new foley catheter.Per follow-up information received via ibc on 13dec2021, stated that the irrigation leakage refers to leaks in the catheter and there was no impact to the patient as there was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER CREEVY MODEL
• Common Device Name: IRRIGATION 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: 13079254
• Report Number: 1018233-2021-08368
• Device Sequence Number: 5985178
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018817
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018817
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910195
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/24/2022

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: 08/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 01267522
• Device Catalogue Number: 01267522
• Device Lot Number: NGES1583
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/08/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/23/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2020
• 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