MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 HYDROSIL GO¿ INTERMITTENT URINARY CATHETER; INTERMITTENT CATHETER

Model Number	71812
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); 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 catheters were kinked.Some of the catheters were also flimsy and hard to maneuver.Instead of going in the bladder they would go into the womb.The user stated that one box contained 15 kinked catheters and could not be used.Another box contained 22 kinked catheters.She stated that this added stress to the situation and she could not relax on her holiday and she feels it was a waste of money and products.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheters were kinked.Some of the catheters were also flimsy and hard to maneuver.Instead of going in the bladder they would go into the womb.The user stated that one box contained 15 kinked catheters and could not be used.Another box contained 22 kinked catheters.She stated that this added stress to the situation and she could not relax on her holiday and she feels it was a waste of money and products.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported complaint was unconfirmed since the samples were found in good condition, not bent or curved.Two samples were returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use states the following: ¿review the self-catheterization procedure with a healthcare professional.1.Always wash hands prior to use.2.Open the catheter package by peeling the tab upwards with the aid of the finger hole.3.If desired, hang the package with the adhesive surface on the inner side of the tab to a nearby dry vertical surface while preparing to catheterize.4.Positioned comfortably with thighs spread apart, clean the opening to the urethra ¿ and the surrounding area.Wipe from front to back to avoid fecal contamination.Wash your hands again.5.Remove the catheter with the aid of the insertion handle and advance the catheter tip into the urethra.Slowly and gently insert the catheter into the urethra until urine begins to flow (approximately 1-1.5" or 2.5-3.8 cm).6.When urine stops flowing, begin to withdraw the catheter.It is recommended to slowly rotate the catheter during withdrawal, stopping each time urine begins to flow.Check the color, odor and clarity of the urine.Any changes may need to be reported to a health care professional.Disposal 7.Place the catheter back into the package and dispose in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Do not flush down the toilet.8.Wash hands." 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.

• Brand Name: HYDROSIL GO¿ INTERMITTENT URINARY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: INTERMITTENT CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7478539
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-01396
• Device Sequence Number: 1716142
• Product Code: EZD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741097997
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741097997
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150345
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/21/2018

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 Expiration Date: 10/28/2019
• Device Model Number: 71812
• Device Catalogue Number: 71812
• Device Lot Number: JUAY0690
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/09/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1