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

Catalog Number	0165PL10
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Invagination (1336); Decrease in Pressure (1490)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/23/2023
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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on 23oct2023, when the customer checked the patient, the foley catheter was about to be removed.So the sterile water was drained and checked, it has decreased to 4cc from 5cc.The customer tried to inject sterile water again but the water could not be injected properly and the area around the inflation funnel swelled.No abnormalities were detected through out the catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was unconfirmed because the reported failure could not be reproduced.The product had not caused the reported failure.No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be insufficient latex strength, low/non uniform rubberized thickness etc causing torn rubberized wall.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: "bardex® silver lubricath® foley catheter single use only.[warnings] 1.Method for use (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications] 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (4) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex.(2) patients with known allergy to silver-containing catheter.[shape, configuration and principles] bardex® silver lubricath® foley catheter is a balloon catheter.Some may include a syringe prefilled with sterile water and a water-soluble lubricant as an accessory. balloon catheter: natural rubber latex, polyurethane, silver this product is made with bacti-guard® silver alloy coating. available in sizes 12 to26every 2fr.1.Balloon catheter.2.Accessories syringe prefilled with sterile water.Water-soluble lubricant.(neither of them may be included in some product variations.) [intended use & effect- efficacy] this device is an indwelling catheter in the bladder for urinary drainage.[directions for use].1.Method of use the device is intended for single use only and is not reusable.(1) cleanse the area around the external urethral meatus with the cotton balls immersed in the antiseptics.(2) lubricate the distal end of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant.(3) insert catheter into the urethral meatus and advance it until the balloon enters the bladder and urine flows out through the catheter.Using a needle-less syringe, infuse the specified volume of sterile water into the inflation lumen to inflate the balloon.(4) pull catheter to seat the balloon at the level of the bladder neck and secure placement.(5) to deflate balloon and remove catheter, insert a luer tip (needleless) syringe in the inflation valve to allow the water to drain spontaneously.After balloon deflation, withdraw the catheter while confirming that no resistance is encountered.2.Precautions for use (1) when resistance is encountered in inserting catheter, stop the procedure and remove the catheter.(2) when deflating balloon, do not aspirate with a syringe by hands.[the inflation lumen for balloon deflation may be occluded by negative pressure, and as a result the catheter cannot be removed.] (3) when inserting catheter with a stylet, confirm that the stylet has reached the tip of the catheter, and make sure to keep the stylet in place inside the catheter during insertion.(4) no substance except sterile water should be used to inflate the balloon.[if contrast medium is used, balloon may burst.If normal saline is used, crystallized salt may occlude the inflation lumen to prevent deflation of the balloon.If air is used, air may escape to cause inadvertent deflation of the balloon so that the catheter may come out prematurely.] (5) do not wipe catheter surface with organic solvents such as alcohol.(6) do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.(7) since movement of the body, etc.May twist or bend catheter to cause occlusion, care should be taken to fix the catheter securely.(8) when urinary flow cannot be noted, confirm that the catheter is neither occluded nor broken.[precautions] 1.Precautions for use (exercise caution when using the device in the following patients) (1) exercise caution when using the device in patients with high urinary calcium levels as encrustation on the balloon surface, catheter occlusion or damage may occur.2.Important precautions (1) when catheter is inadvertently removed, inspect the balloon and shaft of catheter for rupture, defect, etc.Before inserting a new catheter.(2) when any part of the balloon and/or the catheter is missing, consider removing them using a cystoscope.(3) when it is difficult to remove catheter by deflating the balloon, take appropriate measures according to the section ¿troubleshooting¿. when it is difficult to remove catheter by deflating the balloon (expressed as ¿removal-difficult case¿ hereinafter), take appropriate measures according to the following procedures.The following two methods are available for removal-difficult cases.A.Non-rupture method (sterile water is withdrawn without bursting the balloon.) b.Balloon-rupture method.With balloon-rupture method, fragments of the ruptured balloon may remain in the bladder.Therefore, try non-rupture method first.A.Non-rupture method 1) attach luer tip syringe to the inflation valve.Inject an additional amount of sterile water into the inflation lumen and pump the plunger.2) if situation wouldn't be improved with 1), sever the inflation funnel of valve.(fig.1) fig.1 3) if situation wouldn¿t be improved with 2), sever the catheter shaft while holding it with forceps so that the distal segment may not be drawn into the urethra.(fig.2).Fig.2 4) if situation wouldn't be improved with 3), insert a needle into the inflation lumen and pump the plunger.(fig.3).Fig.3.5) if situation wouldn't be improved with 4), insert a fine steel wire through the inflation lumen of catheter.(fig.4).Fig.4.B.Balloon-rupture method.1) inject 100-200ml/cc of saline solution warmed to body temperature into the bladder through the drainage lumen, and then inject a large amount of water or 10-15 ml/cc of mineral oil into the balloon through the inflation lumen with a needle to induce rupture.After rupture of the balloon, irrigate the bladder.(fig.5).Fig.5.2) if situation wouldn't be improved with 1), attempt following procedures.A) under the radioscopic observation, infuse a contrast medium into the bladder, and burst the balloon by suprapubic puncture of the bladder.(fig.6).Fig.6.B) in male patients, burst the balloon by puncture with a needle from the perineal (or suprapubic) region or through the rectum under ultrasonographic guidance.(fig.7).Fig.7.C) in female patients, burst the balloon by insertion of a needle along the urethra.(fig.8).Fig.8.3.Malfunction and adverse events (1) malfunction catheter kinking, damage, rupture.Difficulty or failure to remove the device.Occlusion of catheter inner lumens.Encrustation.Accidental removal of the device due to leakage of sterile water or balloon rupture.Device damage due to inappropriate use.(2) adverse events urinary-tract infection.Hemorrhage, hematuria.Allergy reaction to the device.Calculus formation.Edema.Pain.Discomfort.Injury of bladder or urethral.Urethritis, urinary incontinence.Retained balloon fragments.[storage method and expiration date] 1.Storage store in a dry, cool place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.2.Expiration date indicated on the direct package and the outer box." corrections: d, f, h.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 on 23oct2023, when the customer checked the patient, the foley catheter was about to be removed.So the sterile water was drained and checked, it has decreased to 4cc from 5cc.The customer tried to inject sterile water again but the water could not be injected properly and the area around the inflation funnel swelled.No abnormalities were detected through out the catheter.Per follow up information received via ibc on 20nov2023, stated that it was unclear where the water leaked from, but as reported, the catheter was almost dislodged and only about 4 cc was drained when checked.Also stated that there was no damage like a cut or pinhole in the balloon.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® PEDIATRIC FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: PEDIATRIC 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: 18171289
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-08296
• Device Sequence Number: 15368951
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017674
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017674
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• 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): 01/05/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 0165PL10
• Device Lot Number: MYGX3546
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2022
• 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