MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. Bard Inc. (Covington) -1018233 Bardex® Lubricath® Foley Catheter; Latex Foley Catheter

Catalog Number	0165L20
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that the foley catheter balloon leaked.The catheter was placed; however, it came out after 5 minutes.Upon inspection, the balloon was inflated and found to be leaking, resulting in deflation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for urological care.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be due to thin rubberized wall causing collapsed or pinched inflation lumen under the balloon or along shaft.Labeling review not required.The dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.Therefore, no additional action is required at this time.Correction: d,e 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
• Common Device Name: Latex 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: 50022033
• Report Number: 1018233-2026-04866
• Device Sequence Number: 9662421
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017506
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017506
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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): 08/26/2026

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: 0165L20
• 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: 07/17/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2026
• 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