MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number	365718
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 had a hole in it.Complainant stated that they were unaware of where the hole was located.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 state the following: "sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.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.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water 15cc balloon: use 20cc sterile water 20cc balloon: use 25cc sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water 40cc balloon: use 45cc sterile water 75cc balloon: use 80cc sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.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 an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient." (b)(4).The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter had a hole in it.Complainant stated that they were unaware of where the hole was located.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: BARD® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 6893438
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-04974
• Device Sequence Number: 800202
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741077753
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741077753
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/10/2017

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 365718
• Device Catalogue Number: 365718
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1