MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 NATURAL¿ NON-ADHESIVE MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER

Model Number	38301
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Urinary Tract Infection (2120)
Date of Event	07/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had allergic to latex and adhesive 25 millimeter male external catheters were causing the patient to have urinary tract infections and the antibiotics were causing other issues.The patient had to contact their lawyers to get management involved they did not understand why they had such and issue explained there were multiple reason and was takes time to produce a catheter.The patient was not sure what they would need to do.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.
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 was inconclusive.No sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "materials not biocompatible".It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.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: "description/indication the natural¿ catheter is a non-adhesive, all-silicone male external catheter designed for the management of male urinary incontinence.Contraindication do not use on irritated or compromised skin.Precautions do not use if allergic reaction occurs.For good hygiene, change catheter daily.Use of a single device for periods longer than 24 hours may increase the risk of complications.Applying strap tightly may cause injury to the penis from decreased circulation.Keep strap clean and dry.Directions: to apply catheter 1) wash penis with mild soap and warm water.Dry thoroughly.2) trim pubic hair if necessary.3) unroll catheter over penis.4) gently wrap strap over catheter around penis and secure with hook and loop closure.Ensure strap remains over catheter sheath.(to maintain hook and loop closure function, keep hook and loop closed when strap is not in use.) important: to avoid injury, do not overtighten strap.5) connect to drainage device.To remove catheter 1) remove strap by separating hook and loop closure.2) gently roll catheter off the penis." 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 device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had allergic to latex and adhesive 25 millimeter male external catheters were causing the patient to have urinary tract infections and the antibiotics were causing other issues.The patient had to contact their lawyers to get management involved they did not understand why they had such and issue explained there were multiple reason and was takes time to produce a catheter.The patient was not sure what they would need to do.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.

• Brand Name: NATURAL¿ NON-ADHESIVE MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Common Device Name: MALE EXTERNAL 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: 15067394
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-05642
• Device Sequence Number: 14877748
• Product Code: NNX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741071225
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741071225
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 10/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 38301
• Device Catalogue Number: 38301
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2022
• 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: Male