MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDIA® COUDE OLIVE TIP URETHRAL FOLEY CATHETER; URETHRAL CATHETER

Catalog Number	802516
Medical Device Problem Code	Nonstandard Device (1420)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2024
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 stated sometimes the intermittent catheters were straight and sometimes tip was not curved enough.Patient threw away 50 percent of them and the representative sent 3 different samples.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient stated sometimes the intermittent catheters were straight and sometimes tip was not curved enough.Patient threw away 50 percent of them and the representative sent 3 different samples.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was available for evaluation and further investigation did not result in any additional findings.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 ¿machine error".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: "caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Warnings: on latex and red rubber catheters, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to failure, and/or to injury, illness or death of the patient.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Adverse reactions urinary tract infection bleeding from the urethra irritation of the urethra instructions for intermittent catheters: 1.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.2.Remove catheter from the pack.3.Position yourself comfortably, cleaning the opening of the urethra and surrounding area.4.Gently insert rounded end of catheter into urethra.5.When urine stops flowing, remove catheter from urethra.6.Dispose of catheter in accordance with local rules and regulations.7.Wash your hands.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) laws restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician." 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.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® COUDE OLIVE TIP URETHRAL FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: URETHRAL 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: 18958941
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-01517
• Device Sequence Number: 9290931
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741039058
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741039058
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/15/2024

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 802516
• Device Lot Number: NGHQ3080
• 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: 03/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2023
• 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