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

Model Number	0102L12
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	02/22/2018
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 while catheterizing a patient, the reporter checked the balloon prior to insertion and found the solution did not come back out of the balloon.
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: "peel to open bardex foley catheter caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause the 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.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water; 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water; 15cc balloon: use 20ml sterile water; 20cc balloon: use 25ml sterile water; 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water; 40cc balloon: use 45ml sterile water; 75cc balloon: use 80ml sterile water; do not exceed recommended capacities.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.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip 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 balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while catheterizing a patient, the reporter checked the balloon prior to insertion and found the solution did not come back out of the balloon.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER TIEMANN MODEL COUDE
• Common Device Name: RED RUBBER CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7567321
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-02040
• Device Sequence Number: 2063352
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018107
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018107
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/26/2018

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0102L12
• Device Catalogue Number: 0102L12
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/21/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1