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

Catalog Number	119214M
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	01/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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: 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 incident on 1/13 afternoon, a patient had a neurology procedure where a foley catheter was inserted during the case.The operating room team was unable to deflate the balloon to remove the catheter at the end of the procedure.In post-anesthesia care unit, urology was consulted and successfully deflated the balloon.However, the decision was made to reinflate the balloon with 10cc and keep the catheter in place until the patient's bedrest order was completed.Later in the afternoon, they received an order to discontinue the catheter.Despite multiple attempts, they were unable to withdraw more than 4cc of water from the balloon.The on-call urology resident was paged and ultimately used a guidewire to manually deflate the balloon internally.There was no patient harm was reported.
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.The reported event is addressed within the labeling as it states: warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter and may cause balloon to burst.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.Foley catheter removal 1.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer lock or slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve 2.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, reseat the syringe gently 3.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation 4.If the balloon will not deflate and 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 5.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient the dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.No additional actions can be taken at this time.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 incident on jan 13 afternoon, a patient had a neurology procedure where a foley catheter was inserted during the case.The operating room team was unable to deflate the balloon to remove the catheter at the end of the procedure.In post anesthesia care unit, urology was consulted and successfully deflated the balloon.However, the decision was made to reinflate the balloon with 10cc and keep the catheter in place until the patient's bedrest order was completed.Later in the afternoon, they received an order to discontinue the catheter.Despite multiple attempts, they were unable to withdraw more than 4cc of water from the balloon.The on call urology resident was paged and ultimately used a guidewire to manually deflate the balloon internally.There was no patient harm was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE TEMP SENSING 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: 24185885
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-00379
• Device Sequence Number: 9575141
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741046292
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741046292
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K070582
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 119214M
• 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: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• 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