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

Model Number	0134L20
Medical Device Problem Codes	Disconnection (1171); Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/18/2022
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 user inserted the foley catheter into the patient and tried to insert the syringe into the inflation valve but confirmed that the valve was broken.Although the valve was damaged, when the user tried to inject sterile water by inserting the syringe, the sterile water leaked from the valve.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the user inserted the foley catheter into the patient and tried to insert the syringe into the inflation valve but confirmed that the valve was broken.Although the valve was damaged, when the user tried to inject sterile water by inserting the syringe, the sterile water leaked from the valve.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed manufacturing related.One sample exhibited the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The reported failure is considered out of specification as the reported failure was reproduced.The product caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure could be incorrect molding of either the inflation valve or retention cap.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The investigation was concluded, and 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: "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." 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.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.

• Brand Name: BARDEX®LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER ALCOCK MODEL
• 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: juan velez ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 14136403
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-02640
• Device Sequence Number: 11835471
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018763
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018763
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922431
• 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): 10/04/2022

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: 02/28/2025
• Device Model Number: 0134L20
• Device Catalogue Number: 0134L20
• Device Lot Number: NGFS1534
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/11/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/04/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2021
• 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