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

Catalog Number	119416M
Medical Device Problem Code	Erratic or Intermittent Display (1182)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿sensor wire too weak ¿.The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: the instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "proper techniques for urinary catheter insertion ¿ perform hand hygiene immediately before and after insertion ¿ insert urinary catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment ¿ use the smallest foley catheter possible, consistent with good drainage ¿ document the indications for catheter insertion, date and time of catheter insertion, individual who inserted catheter, and date and time of catheter removal in patient record directions for use: 11.Remove foley catheter from wrap and lubricate catheter.12.Prepare patient with 3 foam swab sticks saturated in povidone iodine.Use the nondominant hand for the genitalia and the dominant hand for the swabs note: use each swab stick for one swipe only female patient: with a downward stroke cleanse the right labia minora and discard the swab.Do the same for the left labia minora.With the last swabstickcleanse the middle area between the labia minora male patient: cleanse the penis in a circular motion starting at the urethral meatus and working outward.13.Proceed with catheterization in usual manner using the dominant hand a.When catheter tip has entered bladder, urine will be visible in the drainage tube b.Insert catheter two more inches and inflate catheter balloon 14.Inflate catheter balloon using entire 10cc of sterile water provided in the prefilled syringe note: use of less than 10cc can result in asymmetrically inflated balloon 15.Once inflated, gently pull catheter until the inflated balloon is snug against the bladder neck 16.Secure the foley catheter to the patient use the statlock® foley stabilization device if provided (see statlock® foley stabilization device ifu) note: please make sure patient is appropriate for use of statlock® stabilization device 17.Position hanger on bed rail at the foot of the bed note: exercise care to keep bag off the floor 18.Use green sheeting clip to secure drainage tube to the sheet.Make sure tube is not kinked 19.Indicate time and date of catheter insertion on provided labels.Place designated labels on patient chart and drainage system 20.Document procedure according to hospital protocol." 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was misreading of one of temperature-sensing foley catheter.They stated temperature was reading high, staff ended up utilizing other modalities and the patient was afebrile.So, indeed, the foley was reading high in comparison to additional modalities that were utilized.Staff ended up pulling the foley but did not keep the product to send to field assurance.There was no patient harm.No additional interventions other than obtaining temperature from other modalities.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® TEMPERATURE SENSING FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: TEMPERATURE SENSING 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: 18703018
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-00727
• Device Sequence Number: 7309068
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741046148
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741046148
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2024

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: 119416M
• 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: 01/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2024
• 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