MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 Bardex® All-Silicone Foley Catheter

Catalog Number	165816
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter phone number: (b)(6).The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.This report references a us equivalent device.The us udi equivalent for this product number is used.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 during use the foley catheters are leaking and the problem had occurred more frequently.The catheter was inserted, which turned out to be leaking at the junction between the balloon inflation tube and the catheter bag.

• Brand Name: Bardex® All-Silicone Foley Catheter
• Common Device Name: Silicone 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 ; +1(770)784-6100
• MDR Report Key: 24708520
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-02038
• Device Sequence Number: 16069219
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• 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): 08/11/2026

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: 165816
• Device Lot Number: MYKY0016
• 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: 03/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2025
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown