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

Catalog Number	165818
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Puncture/Hole (1504); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Exposure to Body Fluids (1745); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2025
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 the foley catheter was leaking, and a hole was detected on y-connector side of catheter.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event is confirmed manufacturing related.Received one (1) used all silicone foley catheter without original packaging.Visual inspection noted that there was a hole in the drainage funnel measuring (0.055in).Therefore, the reported event is confirmed and does not meet specifications per which states catheter leaks, valve leaks, balloon perforation, lumen to lumen, prematurely deflated and dislodged balloon are not allowed, and must inflate and deflate with the use of a syringe.The root cause for this failure, per capa 12182448, is the silicone injected into the forming cavity is entering pre cured, which causes overheating in the gate area or injection point, as a result, the breaking point between the gate and the molded part is not properly generated, which prevents automatic separation.This requires manual detachment, increasing the risk of perforation at the adapter injection point due to the high temperature in the gate caused by the lack of flow in the jacket.Risk review, labeling review, and dhr review are not required as event has already being investigated per capa 12182448.Corrections: d, f, h.Udi format updated with available product information per gudid.H11: sections 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 foley catheter was leaking, and a hole was detected on y connector side of catheter.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® 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: 23796949
• Report Number: 1018233-2025-11149
• Device Sequence Number: 5547093
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029769
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029769(11)241021(17)290831(10)NGJW0765
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040504
• 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): 04/07/2026

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: 165818
• Device Lot Number: NGJW0765
• 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: 12/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/21/2024
• 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