MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® SILASTIC® FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number	33416
Medical Device Problem Code	Burst Container or Vessel (1074)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Urinary Retention (2119)
Date of Event	06/26/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, that the customer was sleeping in bed.And upon awakening had found the foley catheter lying beside them.The customer examined the catheter and found the balloon had ruptured.The customer then phoned the home care office first thing in the morning, and requested to come in and had same reinserted.As was unable to void.The old catheter was examined, and the ruptured balloon appears to be one unit, no missing pieces noted.No apparent harm reached the patient.The impact of the incident was patient was unable to void.The patient required unexpected or prolonged care.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed and 1 sample was confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.A potential root cause for this event could be "high modulus latex".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: "to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If necessary, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient." 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the customer was sleeping in bed and upon awakening had found the foley catheter lying beside them.The customer examined the catheter and found the balloon had ruptured.The customer then phoned the home care office first thing in the morning, and requested to come in and had same reinserted, as was unable to void.The old catheter was examined, and the ruptured balloon appears to be one unit, no missing pieces noted.No apparent harm reached the patient.The impact of the incident was patient was unable to void.The patient required unexpected or prolonged care.

• Brand Name: BARD® SILASTIC® FOLEY CATHETER
• 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: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 17364148
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-05347
• Device Sequence Number: 12068750
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741019982
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741019982
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K951103
• 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): 08/29/2023

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 33416
• Device Catalogue Number: 33416
• Device Lot Number: NGGQ3609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2022
• 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