MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER

Catalog Number	175806N
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/21/2025
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.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 on assessment of the patient, a foley catheter was found to be split in half on the bed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings and no sample was available for evaluation.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: indications for use the bardex lubri-sil all-silicone lubricious coated foley catheter 6 fr is indicated for use in the drainage and/or collection and/or measurement of urine.Generally, drainage is accomplished by inserting the catheter through the urethra and into the bladder.However, drainage is sometimes accomplished by suprapubic or other placement of the catheter, such as nephrostomy tract.Suggested insertion instructions visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.1.Open the product using standard hospital technique for handling sterile product.2.The catheter may be lubricated with standard water soluble lubricant, to facilitate insertion.3.Insert the catheter following preferred aseptic technique.4.Once the catheter is correctly seated in the bladder, inflate the catheter with 1.5 ml of sterile water.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.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.If you notice slow or no deflation, reseat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.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.Correction: d.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 on assessment of the patient, a foley catheter was found to be split in half on the bed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on assessment of the patient, a foley catheter was found to be split in half on the bed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because this investigation did not result in any additional findings and no sample was available for evaluation.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.Corrections made to tab(s) f and h.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.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: xeeroy rada ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22027431
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-03556
• Device Sequence Number: 20616939
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034268
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034268(11)240807(17)270531(10)NGJT3514
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070508
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/27/2026

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: 175806N
• Device Lot Number: NGJT3514
• 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: 04/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2025; 04/28/2026; 05/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2025; 05/01/2026; 06/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/07/2024
• 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