MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® RUBBER UTILITY CATHETER; INTERMITTENT CATHETER

Catalog Number	277716
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fungus in Device Environment (2316); Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2024
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 foley catheter found this morning with what appears to be mold on it.Product was sealed and not been opened.Product was sealed and not been opened.They want to get this entire lot number pulled and replaced.This would also need to be reported out to fda.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed supplier related.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one unopened (with original packaging), all purpose catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted foreign material on the shaft of the catheter.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿defective / contaminated components from supplier¿.A review of the risk document was performed for this investigation.The reported event is addressed and the residual risk for this event is low.The device history record was reviewed and did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The investigation is concluded, and no additional action is required at this time.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: rubber utility catheter, x-ray opaque rubber.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.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 device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.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 foley catheter found this morning with what appears to be mold on it.Product was sealed and not been opened.Product was sealed and not been opened.They want to get this entire lot number pulled and replaced.This would also need to be reported out to fda.

• Brand Name: BARD® RUBBER UTILITY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: INTERMITTENT 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: 19259080
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-02575
• Device Sequence Number: 17772021
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034114
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/23/2024

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: 277716
• Device Lot Number: NGHY3171
• 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: 04/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2024
• 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