MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 Bardex® Lubricath® Foley Catheter Coude Tip

Catalog Number	0168L16
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by customer that the 5 cc coude tip two way pre lubricated catheter after insertion, resistance was met inflating the balloon, and only 2ml of saline was instilled.Unable to withdraw 2ml of saline to remove foley.Surgical resident was unable to also remove saline from balloon but was able to remove foley.No harm to patient.
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: Bardex® Lubricath® Foley Catheter Coude Tip
• 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 ; +1(770)784-6100
• MDR Report Key: 25409245
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-03596
• Device Sequence Number: 10326647
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017827
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017827(11)260202(17)290831(10)NGLN3602
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• 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): 07/28/2026

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: 0168L16
• Device Lot Number: NGLN3602
• 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: 05/26/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2026
• 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