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

Model Number	139005
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/26/2022
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 there was a pinch near the non marked end in few of the polyurethane ureteral catheters that made it hard to pass a wire.Per follow-up via email on 04nov2022, it was reported that they opened two tiger tails that were like this.The third one was okay.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a pinch near the non marked end in few of the polyurethane ureteral catheters that made it hard to pass a wire.Per follow-up via email on 04nov2022, it was reported that they opened two tiger tails that were like this.The third one was okay.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is inconclusive because no sample was returned and further investigation was not conclusive.Although a specific root cause cannot be determined, potential root cause for this event could be, "device was damaged during handling".The device was attempted to be used for treatment purposes.It is unknown if the device had met relevant specifications or resulted in the reported event.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: "do not use if package is damaged".

• Brand Name: BARD® TIGERTAIL¿ FLEXIBLE TIP URETERAL CATHETERS
• Common Device Name: URETERAL CATHETERS
• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 15745879
• Report Number: 1018233-2022-08519
• Device Sequence Number: 5851081
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127097
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127097
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033719
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/15/2023

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: 139005
• Device Catalogue Number: 139005
• Device Lot Number: REGU2450
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2022
• 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