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

Catalog Number	165810
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/27/2023
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 sterile water leaked from the inflation valve of the foley catheter during sterile water injection.No abnormality was found in the valve.No abnormalities were detected throughout the catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed - cause unknown.Received two (2) photo samples.Both photo samples showcase an overview of a 2-way catheter.Visual inspection noted no defects or abrasions on the catheter.The catheter balloon was inflated with 5 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and it slowly leaked out of the inflation valve.Further inspection upon removal of inflation cap revealed a crack on the inflation valve.This is out of specification which states, catheter leaks, valve leaks, balloon perforation, lumen to lumen, prematurely deflated and dislodged balloon are not allowed, and must inflate and deflate with the use of a syringe." a potential root cause for this failure could be incorrect molding of either the inflation valve or retention cap.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: "recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for 100% silicone foley catheters.Bard and bardex are registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.Or an affiliate.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, 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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." 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 sterile water leaked from the inflation valve of the foley catheter during sterile water injection.No abnormality was found in the valve.No abnormalities were detected throughout the catheter.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® PEDIATRIC ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: SILICONE 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: 18355631
• Report Number: 1018233-2023-09038
• Device Sequence Number: 17744448
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029721
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029721
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K821745
• 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): 03/12/2024

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: 165810
• Device Lot Number: NGGX0147
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2022
• 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