MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 DAVOL® INFANT CATH KIT; PEDIATRIC CATHETER

Catalog Number	0035630
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 pediatric catheter came apart.
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: "warnings: the catheter should never be forced if resistance is felt.Trauma to the bladder (false passage) can be prevented by adequately lubricating the catheter and stretching the penis to straighten the urethra.Sterile: sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Bard davol, infant and pediatric cath kits.Information for use: caution: read all instructions prior to use.Indications: bladder catheterization is performed when a sterile urine sample is needed and a clean catch specimen cannot be obtained.Instructions: 1.Open plastic wallet, which may be used as a sterile field.The following four steps apply only to male catheterization: 2.Place the infant supine, with the thighs abducted (frog-leg position).3.Cleanse the penis with povidone-iodine swabs, starting with the meatus and moving in a proximal direction.4.Put on sterile gloves.Remove protective sheath from catheter and pull catheter out of centrifuge tube to desired length.Lay tube assembly on the sterile field.5.Place the tip of the catheter in sterile lubricant.Hold the penis perpendicular to the body to straighten the penile urethra and help prevent false passage.Advance the catheter carefully until urine appears.A slight resistance may be felt as the catheter passes the external sphincter.Note: if urine does not flow freely into the tube, the cap may need to be loosened slightly.6.After urine is collected, pull catheter out of the cap of the centrifuge tube.Tighten cap and depress spout.7.Fill out label and place on centrifuge tube.Send to lab in normal manner.The following four steps apply only to female catheterization: 2.Place the infant supine, with the thighs abducted (frog-leg position).3.Separate the labia and cleanse the area around the meatus with the povidone-iodine swabs.Use anterior-to-posterior strokes to prevent fecal contamination.4.Put on sterile gloves.Remove protective sheath from catheter and pull catheter out of centrifuge tube to desired length.Lay tube assembly on the sterile field.5.Place the tip of the catheter in sterile lubricant.Spread the labia with two fingers and carefully advance the catheter until urine appears.Note: if urine does not flow freely into the tube, the cap may need to be loosened slightly.6.After urine is collected, pull catheter out of the cap of the centrifuge tube.Tighten cap and depress spout.7.Fill out label and place on centrifuge tube.Send to lab in normal manner." correction: mfr site.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pediatric catheter came apart.

• Brand Name: DAVOL® INFANT CATH KIT
• Common Device Name: PEDIATRIC CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7658614
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-02570
• Device Sequence Number: 2501672
• Product Code: FFH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741045844
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741045844
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/02/2018

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 Catalogue Number: 0035630
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/03/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/02/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1