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

Catalog Number	165818
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
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 by the nurse that they had used the silicone foley catheter and it did not deflate.As they stated and as they sounded, no one was hurt, and they just needed to open a complaint.
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: 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.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.Instructions for use: follow your facility protocol for all processes related to catheterisation, recatheterisation, stabilization and urine collection.Follow aseptic procedures outlined by your local hospital or healthcare facility.Thoroughly wash hands, wear sterile gloves, and use aseptic technique whenever handling the catheter or catheter components during insertion.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.Insertion: wash hands.Use aseptic technique to prepare the patient for catheter insertion.Use aseptic technique to remove the catheter from package.Connect catheter to urine collection container as needed.Lubricate the catheter.If hospital policy permits, it is possible to inject lubricant into the urethra.Catheterize the patient using dominant hand.When catheter tip has entered bladder, urine will flow through the catheter.For female anatomy, insert catheter approximately 5 cm (2 inches) more.For male anatomy, insert catheter all the way to bifurcation.Inflate the balloon with pre-filled water syringe if included.If prefilled syringe is not included, then use a slip tip luer lock syringe to fill catheter balloon with sterile water.Do not use needle.Do not exceed recommended capacities as stated on the applicable labeling.The chart below provides additional information on inflation volume and balloon size.Inflation volume (a) incorporates the volume required to pass through lumen and fully inflate the specific balloon size (b).Gently pull the catheter until the catheter balloon is snug against the bladder neck.Removal: wash hands.Gently insert a luer slip tip syringe into the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe "stick" in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe.If you notice slow or no deflation, reseat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation, if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If balloon does not deflate, contact trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.After balloon is fully deflated, remove catheter, and dispose of in accordance with hospital policy.The dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.No additional actions can be taken at this time.Correction: e.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 by the nurse stated that they had used the silicone foley catheter and it did not deflate.As they stated and as they sounded, no one was hurt, and they just needed to open a complaint.

• 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: 24366431
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-00877
• Device Sequence Number: 14756083
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741029769
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741029769
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040504
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 165818
• 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: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2026
• 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