MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER TIEMANN MODEL COUDE; COUDE RED RUBBER CATHETER

Catalog Number	0102L20
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a hole while the user tried to inflate the balloon of the foley catheter.They could not pre-fill the balloon normally as per the practice guidelines.However, a micro tear was noted in the last product they used, so they wanted to test it, and upon checking, there was a hole in the current product they were using.
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 is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation received 1 red rubber foley catheter with no original packaging.Using in house leur lock syringe inflated with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1 percentage aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water).Upon inflation catheter leaked immediately from pinhole in inflation funnel directly under cap (0.012).Therefore, the reported event is confirmed.Root cause could not be identified.Although a root cause could not be definitively identified, based on the risk documentation review, a potential root cause for this type of failure could be inadequate valve design.However, there was insufficient information to confirm this potential root cause.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: "sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water.5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water.15cc balloon: use 20ml sterile water.20cc balloon: use 25ml sterile water.30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water.40cc balloon: use 45ml sterile water.75cc balloon: use 80ml 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.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 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." 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 there was a hole while the user tried to inflate the balloon of the foley catheter.They could not pre-fill the balloon normally as per the practice guidelines.However, a micro tear was noted in the last product they used, so they wanted to test it, and upon checking, there was a hole in the current product they were using.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER TIEMANN MODEL COUDE
• Common Device Name: COUDE RED RUBBER 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: 18933126
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-01434
• Device Sequence Number: 9346340
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018145
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018145
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/19/2024

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: 0102L20
• Device Lot Number: NGHV0494
• 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: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2023
• 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