MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® TIGERTAIL¿ FLEXIBLE TIP URETERAL CATHETERS

Model Number	139005
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User (1570)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/14/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 10 x tiger tail catheters were kinked and bent on the package.It was mentioned as since the products being poorly packed, the user was not wiling to use it to risk the procedure or patient outcome.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive due to poor sample.A potential root cause for this event could be, "inappropriate package design".The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.A labelling review was not required as a review of the label could not have prevented the reported event.Correction: d, g.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 10 x tigertail catheters were kinked and bent on the package.It was mentioned as since the products being poorly packed, the user was not wiling to use it to risk the procedure or patient outcome.

• Brand Name: BARD® TIGERTAIL¿ FLEXIBLE TIP URETERAL CATHETERS
• Common Device Name: URETERAL 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: 14601991
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-04405
• Device Sequence Number: 12022119
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127097
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127097
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033719
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2022

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: 02/28/2026
• Device Model Number: 139005
• Device Catalogue Number: 139005
• Device Lot Number: REFT0840
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/16/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/06/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2021
• 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