MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDIA® FOLEY CATHETER SILICONE COATED

Catalog Number	123618A
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Rupture (1546)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2025
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.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 the patient was admitted due to progressive narrowing of urinary stream accompanied by recurrent difficulty in urination for more than a year.After completing the examination, on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent ureteroscopy, urethral dilation, and foley catheter placement.In that evening, the patient reported that the catheter had fallen out by itself.After informing the doctor, an examination revealed that the catheter's balloon had ruptured by itself, but the edges of the rupture were intact, and it was subsequently replaced.No harm was caused to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.No actions can be taken at this time since a root cause was not identified.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for urological care.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure could be for this failure mode could be user related (example: contact with sharp object/ exposure to petrolatum based products mechanical failure/operator error).The dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: structure & composition: the product include three series: bardex, bardic and bardia.The composition of each series is as follows: bardex, bardic and bardia bi-lumen series are composed of catheter body, inflation cone interface, balloon and valve.Bardia tri-lumen is composed to tube body, inflation cone interface, deflation cone interface, flush cone interface, balloon and valve.The product is with silicone coating.The material of catheter body, inflation conical interface, deflation conical interface, flushing conical interface, balloon is natural latex.The material of valve is polypropylene.Sterilized by radiation.Disposable.Scope of application: foley catheter is intended for use in the drainage of urine from the bladder of children and adults.Precaution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reaction.Sterile unless package has been opened or damage.Warning: do not use petroleum substrate lubricants with the latex- based urethral catheters such as petroleum jelly and label liquid paraffin, which will damage latex and may burst balloon.Water-soluble lubricant can be used.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.To deflate catheter balloon: gentle insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use excessive force to make the syringe stick in the valve.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.If permitted by hospital practical, the valve may be cut off.If this fails, please contact an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital practical.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Storage: catheters need to be stored at room temperature and keep away from the direct light and preferably stored in the original packing box.Do not use the product of have latex allergy.Correction: d 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 the patient was admitted due to progressive narrowing of urinary stream accompanied by recurrent difficulty in urination for more than a year.After completing the examination, on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent ureteroscopy, urethral dilation, and foley catheter placement.In that evening, the patient reported that the catheter had fallen out by itself.After informing the doctor, an examination revealed that the catheter's balloon had ruptured by itself, but the edges of the rupture were intact, and it was subsequently replaced.No harm was caused to the patient.

• Brand Name: BARDIA® FOLEY CATHETER SILICONE COATED
• 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: 22839524
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-06850
• Device Sequence Number: 9463365
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741095207
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741095207
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922431
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/12/2025

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: 123618A
• 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: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2025
• 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