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

Catalog Number	119416M
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.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 lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: bard® ez-lok® sampling port (indicated by the blue stem in the port) accepts luer lock (fig.1a) or slip tip syringes (fig.1b).1.Occlude drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sampling port by kinking the tubing until urine is visible under the access site.2.Swab surface of bard® ez-lok® sampling port with antiseptic wipe.(fig.2) 3.Using aseptic technique, position the syringe in the center of the sampling port.Press the syringe firmly and twist gently to access the sampling port.(fig.3) 4.Slowly aspirate urine sample into syringe and remove syringe from sample port.5.Unkink tubing if necessary and transfer urine specimen into specimen cup or follow hospital protocol.Discard syringe according to hospital protocol.6.Follow established hospital protocol for specimen labeling and transport to lab.Sterilized using ethylene oxide.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged, except for any individually packaged components within the tray which are not labeled as sterile.These components are not terminally sterilized.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single use only.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter and may cause balloon to burst.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practices and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.Please consult product label and insert for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for 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 on two different occasions temperature sensing foley catheter would not drain the patient's bladder even after irrigation.Customer also stated they had trouble removing the foley from the patient.

• 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: 19183257
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-02310
• Device Sequence Number: 7109902
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741046148
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741046148
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/08/2024

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: 04/04/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2024
• 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