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

Catalog Number	2556H20
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that customer called that their bard foley catheter had come out.Showed only a tube and nothing more.A moment ago, there was a pop and fluid was flowing.Takes the bard catheter and takes it out to the sink and checks with colleagues.They conclude that it had broken.It looks like a crack gone through it and they could clearly saw that everything had come out and nothing was left in the patient.Per follow up information received via ibc on 06jun2025, stated that no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.This report references a us equivalent device.The us udi equivalent for this product number is used.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 confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used latex foley catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted the balloon was ruptured.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: instructions for use the clinical benefits of hematuria/hemostatic hydrogel coated latex foley catheters are that they aid in clinical management by allowing for continuous drainage and measurement of urine as well as bladder irrigation and hemostasis.Hematuria/ hemostatic hydrogel coated latex foley catheters come with a variety of specialized tips used for drainage and clot removal.They have larger balloon sizes and additional lumens to aid in providing bladder irrigation and hemostasis.The hydrogel coating is designed to reduce friction in catheter insertion.Foley catheters can be used in patients of all ages.Up to 10 ch/fr, is generally considered pediatric sizing; however, the appropriate size should be determined by the healthcare professional.Indications for use: hematuria/hemostatic hydrogel coated latex foley catheters are intended 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.Three-way continuous irrigation foley catheters are indicated for use in bladder/ urinary tract irrigation.Further, foley catheters with larger (30 ml and above) balloons are used to assist in hemostasis following surgery such as transurethral resection of the prostate.Intended user: this product is intended to be used by qualified healthcare professionals.Intended use: for urological use only.Contraindication: no known contraindications.Warnings: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petroleum base.They will damage catheter and may cause balloon to burst.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.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.Users and/or patients within the european union, should report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user and/or patient is established.Users outside of the european union should report any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device to the manufacturer and the regulatory authority of the country in which the user and/or patient is established.Precautions: do not use device if package is opened or damaged.Do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Correction: d, e, h this report references a us equivalent device.The us udi equivalent for this product number is used.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 customer called that their bard foley catheter had come out.Showed only a tube and nothing more.A moment ago, there was a pop and fluid was flowing.Takes the bard catheter and takes it out to the sink and checks with colleagues.They conclude that it had broken.It looks like a crack gone through it and they could clearly saw that everything had come out and nothing was left in the patient.Per follow up information received via ibc on 06jun2025, stated that no patient harm.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® HEMATURIA COUDE 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 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 22320986
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-04953
• Device Sequence Number: 8819555
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741025112
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741025112(11)241204(17)290928(10)MYJX4950
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922431
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/22/2025

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: 2556H20
• Device Lot Number: MYJX4950
• 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: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2024
• 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