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

Catalog Number	0168L20
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	12/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a registered nurse and urologist were attempting to catheterize a patient with a 20f foley catheter.After a lot of manipulation and attempts it was removed.After removal the staff noticed that, although the retention balloon had been deflated, it was still partially inflated.Attempting to continue to deflate the balloon after removal, it would not reduce in size.This led to increased pain for the patient, so they wanted to know about this for the existing 20f coude catheters in supply.No medical intervention was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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 was inconclusive because no sample was available for evaluation and further investigation did not result in any additional findings.No actions taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.The device history record review could not be performed without a lot number.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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." udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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 a registered nurse and urologist were attempting to catheterize a patient with a 20f foley catheter.After a lot of manipulation and attempts it was removed.After removal the staff noticed that, although the retention balloon had been deflated, it was still partially inflated.Attempting to continue to deflate the balloon after removal, it would not reduce in size.This led to increased pain for the patient, so they wanted to know about this for the existing 20f coude catheters in supply.No medical intervention was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER COUDE TIP
• Common Device Name: 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 GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 21034560
• Report Number: 1018233-2024-08383
• Device Sequence Number: 21120989
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017841
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017841
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2025

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: 0168L20
• 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: 12/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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