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

Model Number	265714
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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: "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 patient attempted to deflate the foley catheter but was unsuccessful.The patient allegedly attempted to pull out the catheter and experienced pain.The patient visited the hospital where the foley catheter was able to be successfully deflated and replaced.No medical intervention reported.

• Brand Name: BARD® FOLEY CATHETER SILICONE COATED
• Common Device Name: SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7024836
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-05832
• Device Sequence Number: 10788549
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741039584
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741039584
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2017

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: 265714
• Device Catalogue Number: 265714
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/23/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 33 YR