MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® I.C. TIEMANN MODEL COUDE TIP FOLEY CATHETER; COUDE CATHETER

Model Number	0102SI18
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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.The information provided by bard represents all of 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 bard.The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter balloon would not inflate; therefore, the shaft of the catheter inflated above the inflation lumen.No patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip syringe in 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 with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water, 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water, 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Catheters should be replaced in accordance with the cdc guideline, "guideline for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection." at the onset or first signs of a urinary tract infection, catheter encrustation, or any other catheter related adverse effect, the catheter should be replaced.Do not exceed recommended capacities.Sterile: unless package is opened or damaged.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause the balloon to burst." (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter balloon would not inflate; therefore, the shaft of the catheter inflated above the inflation lumen.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® I.C. TIEMANN MODEL COUDE TIP FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: COUDE CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 6775556
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-04136
• Device Sequence Number: 13604095
• Product Code: MJC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741017087
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741017087
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910318
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/15/2017

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 Model Number: 0102SI18
• Device Catalogue Number: 0102SI18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1