MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® CLEAN-CATH® INTERMITTENT CATHETER

Model Number	421714
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter was broken on removal from the patient.
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 confirmed cause unknown.The reported failure is considered out of specification as the reported failure was reproduced.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿drainage eyes too large".Visual evaluation of the returned photo sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used clean cath vinyl catheter.Visual inspection of the photo sample noted the catheter tip was sliced off.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: "visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.To use: insert rounded end of catheter.Contains or presence of phthalates: di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.This is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient." 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter was broken on removal from the patient.

• Brand Name: BARD® CLEAN-CATH® INTERMITTENT CATHETER
• Common Device Name: INTERMITTENT 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 16875943
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-03180
• Device Sequence Number: 17599944
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741038822
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741038822
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K802665
• 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): 06/08/2023

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Model Number: 421714
• Device Catalogue Number: 421714
• Device Lot Number: NGFW1348
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/14/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/15/2021
• 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