MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 Bard® TigerTail¿ Flexible Tip Ureteral Catheters

Catalog Number	139006
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	02/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the part of the bard polyurethans ureteral catheter came off inside the patient as the device failed (e.G.Broke, couldn't get it to work or stopped working).It was seen on x-ray and taken out by the surgeon.
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.

• Brand Name: Bard® TigerTail¿ Flexible Tip Ureteral Catheters
• Common Device Name: Ureteral Catheters
• 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 ; +1(770)784-6100
• MDR Report Key: 24502116
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-01457
• Device Sequence Number: 9870627
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801741127103
• UDI-Public: (01)10801741127103(17)291031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AZ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033719
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/28/2026

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 139006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2026; 09/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/22/2026; 09/29/2026
• 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; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: American Indian Or Alaskan Native