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

Model Number	0134L20
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	12/26/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Per direction by fda in a letter dated, july 20, 2018, this emdr is being filed to submit new information obtained based on the complaint investigation results.The initial report for this event was submitted in the quarter 1 2018 asr report.However, supplemental reports regarding the asr are no longer being accepted.It was agreed upon with the fda that the date of awareness would be the date of the letter received, which is july 20, 2018.Received the catheter only for evaluation.The reported event was unconfirmed as the problem could not be reproduced.The exterior of the sample was visually inspected and did not find any evidence of a failure that would support the reported event.Per the functional evaluation, it was found that the returned catheter could be inflated without difficulty.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state the following: 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 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that water wouldn't be injected into the balloon of catheter before use.Reason for report: investigation results.(b)(4).Initial asr report submitted: quarter 1/2018.Corresponding exemption number: e1997042.

• Brand Name: BARDEX®LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER ALCOCK MODEL
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 7718038
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-03026
• Device Sequence Number: 731877
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018763
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018763
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K922431
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/25/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/02/2022
• Device Model Number: 0134L20
• Device Catalogue Number: 0134L20
• Device Lot Number: NGBT0526
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2018
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1