MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® TOUCHLESS® PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED RUBBER URETHRAL CATHETER KIT; INTERMITTENT CATHETER

Catalog Number	4A5044
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/16/2023
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 the patient would like to know if there was air in their touchless plus (4a5044) packaging, did this mean it was not sterile.Representative stated that as long as the packaging was in tact, not damaged or opened, the inside remains sterile.On (b)(6) 2023, patient advised they had been getting urinary tract infection more frequently after use.They stated that the catheter should have an 'air pocket' once it was sterilized that could be found when lightly pressed, however, the last six or seven they utilized did not have the air pocket.Patient advised that they felt air leak from the packaging making the catheter no longer sterile as bacteria could get in.Patient received their catheters from liberator medical.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient would like to know if there was air in their touchless plus (4a5044) packaging, did this mean it was not sterile.Representative stated that as long as the packaging was in tact, not damaged or opened, the inside remains sterile.On 20nov2023, patient advised they had been getting urinary tract infection more frequently after use.They stated that the catheter should have an 'air pocket' once it was sterilized that could be found when lightly pressed, however, the last six or seven they utilized did not have the air pocket.Patient advised that they felt air leak from the packaging making the catheter no longer sterile as bacteria could get in.Patient received their catheters from liberator medical.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be "inappropriate material thickness specified inappropriate material selection".The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulation instructions for use: preparing for catheterization: 1.Open kit and remove contents.2.The gloves are not necessary to maintain aseptic conditions during the procedure.The gloves are for the operator's protection.Male/female catheterization: 1.Remove cap from insertion tip while squeezing tabs.Save cap for closing the bag.2.Slide the catheter halfway into the insertion tip.3.Male - prepare the male urethral meatus and the surrounding area with povidone-iodine swabs provided.Female - prepare the female urethral meatus by holding the outer labia apart and prep the urethral meatus and surrounding area with povidone iodine swabs provided.4.Male - holding the penis, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.Female - spread the inner labia, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.Release the inner labia.5.Place your nondominant hand on the finger control guide to stabilize catheter in urethra.With your dominant hand, grasp catheter through bag approximately 1" below the finger control guide and push catheter into urethra.The catheter should be introduced by short, repetitive pushing motions.Repeat motions until catheter reaches bladder and urine starts to flow.6.Allow urine to flow freely, making certain the catheter guide is elevated at least 4" above lower portion of the bag.Allow flow until bladder is empty or until bag is filled precaution: it is recommended that the collection bag be held.The catheter could possibly separate from the collection bag when urine increases weight of the bag.7.Withdraw the catheter from the urethra.Remove the remaining portion of the catheter from the collection bag by pulling it through the insertion tip.Note: the catheter is designed to pass through the insertion tip.8.The filled collection bag may be closed by replacing the cap over the insertion tip.Make sure the cap snaps on securely.Specimen collection: to collect a specimen, obtain a sample cup/tube and alcohol wipe.Remove guide tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag.Wipe port with alcohol.Pour specimen through port at top of bag into cup/tube.Draining bag: remove insertion tip by pulling tab(s) upward from bag.Drain urine through port at top of bag." 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.

• Brand Name: BARD® TOUCHLESS® PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED RUBBER URETHRAL CATHETER KIT
• 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: 18274110
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-08756
• Device Sequence Number: 7082858
• Product Code: FCM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741030512
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741030512
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: RI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910653
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/14/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 4A5044
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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