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

Model Number	0134L18
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2022
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.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.The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a crack in the foley balloon and the catheter fell out on the 14th day of use.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "imperfection in balloon due to process".It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst".It also states "do not exceed recommended capacities".It also states "should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use".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 there was a crack in the foley balloon and the catheter fell out on the 14th day of use.

• 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: 15103542
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-05765
• Device Sequence Number: 19980431
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018756
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018756
• 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): 08/29/2022

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 Model Number: 0134L18
• Device Catalogue Number: 0134L18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/29/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2022
• 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: Unknown