MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONVATEC INC CURE CATHETER; CATHETER, STRAIGHT

Model Number	HM16C
Medical Device Problem Code	Sharp Edges (4013)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "catheters sticking to packaging creating rough, bent area end near tip of catheter has caused light bleeding in past with use.He said the issue is "the catheter is stuck to the packaging, particularly the plastic clear side when he goes to remove them from packaging after prepping them.He said he can see they are stuck to packaging even prior to bursting water sachet.He said they are also stuck in the packaging not completely straight but catheter a bit bent, "turned about a sixteenth of an inch" as the part that is stuck seems "pinched off and turned".This area that is stuck to the packaging creates a rough area on the catheter if he manages to remove it from the packaging and use it." unknown total quantity.This emdr covers the unknown number of catheters associated with the defect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Based on the available information, this event is deemed to be a reportable malfunction.To date no additional information has been received.Should additional information become available, a follow-up report will be submitted.Fda registration number: reporting site: 1049092.Manufacturing site: 3005471919.

• Brand Name: CURE CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, STRAIGHT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONVATEC INC; 211 american avenue; greensboro NC 27409
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONVATEC INC; 211 american avenue; greensboro NC 27409
• Manufacturer Contact: pamela meadows ; 7815 national service road; suite 600; greensboro, NC 27409 ; 3365424679
• MDR Report Key: 24177682
• Report Number: 1049092-2026-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 9486441
• Product Code: EZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00815947020352
• UDI-Public: 00815947020352
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/22/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: HM16C
• Device Lot Number: 25B10903
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2025
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male