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

Model Number	139005
Medical Device Problem Code	Fitting Problem (2183)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2023
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 device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the red and blue caps were screwed on too tightly on tigertail catheters and did not allow for guidewire to be passed through because the cap was screwed so tightly and it compresses the catheter.The surgeon had to cut of the area where the cap was screwed on, so they could pass a guidewire through the catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned for evaluation and further investigation was not conclusive.Although a specific cause could not be determined, a potential root cause for this event could be, "incorrect geometry", or "operator did not attach adapter as per manufacturing procedure." 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: "after placement of the cystoscope into the bladder, the ureteral orifice is located and examined and a choice of ureteral catheter is made.Under direct vision, the guidewire is positioned within the ureteral orifice." "the ureteral catheter is inserted over the guidewire and advanced into the ureter.The guidewire is removed and the catheter adapter is secured to the catheter.Gentle aspiration to evacuate air from the catheter can be performed at this time.Contrast media is then injected through the ureteral catheter into the ureter.Under fluoroscopy, the ureter is visualized and required intervention determined." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the red and blue caps were screwed on too tightly on tiger tail catheters and did not allow for guidewire to be passed through because the cap was screwed so tightly and it compresses the catheter.The surgeon had to cut of the area where the cap was screwed on, so they could pass a guidewire through the catheter.

• 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: 16436518
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-01195
• Device Sequence Number: 3198918
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127097
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127097
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• 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): 06/15/2023

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: REGT3482
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2022
• 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