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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® TOUCHLESS® PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED RUBBER URETHRAL CATHETER KIT; TOUCHLESS PLUS CATHETER

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C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® TOUCHLESS® PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED RUBBER URETHRAL CATHETER KIT; TOUCHLESS PLUS CATHETER Back to Search Results
Model Number 4A5044
Medical Device Problem Code Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Urinary Tract Infection (2120)
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient allegedly developed a urinary tract infection due to the povidone iodine missing from the catheter tray.The tray is currently being manufactured without the povidone iodine due to a market wide shortage.
 
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 were found adequate and state the following: "preparing for catheterization: 1.Open kit and remove contents.2.The gloves are not necessary to maintain aseptic conditions during the procedure.The gloves are for the operator's protection.Male/female catheterization: 1.Remove cap from insertion tip while squeezing tabs.Save cap for closing the bag, 2.Slide the catheter halfway into the insertion tip, 3.Male prepare the male urethral meatus and the surrounding area with povidone-iodine swabs provided, female prepare the female urethral meatus by holding the outer labia apart and prep the urethral meatus and surrounding area with povidone iodine swabs provided, 4.Male - holding the penis, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base, female - spread the inner labia, advance the insertion tip into the urethra no further than the flange base.Release the inner labia, 5.Place your nondominant hand on the finger control guide to stabilize catheter in urethra.With your dominant hand, grasp catheter through bag approximately 1" below the finger control guide and push catheter into urethra.The catheter should be introduced by short, repetitive pushing motions.Repeat motions until catheter reaches bladder and urine starts to flow, 6.Allow urine to flow freely, making certain the catheter guide is elevated at least 4" above lower portion of the bag.Allow flow until bladder is empty or until bag is filled.Precaution: it is recommended that the collection bag be held.The catheter could possibly separate from the collection bag when urine increases weight of the bag, 7.Withdraw the catheter from the urethra.Remove the remaining portion of the catheter from the collection bag by pulling it through the insertion tip.Note: the catheter is designed to pass through the insertion tip, 8.The filled collection bag may be closed by replacing the cap over the insertion tip.Make sure the cap snaps on securely." the device was not returned.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient allegedly developed a urinary tract infection due to the povidone iodine missing from the catheter tray.The tray is currently being manufactured without the povidone iodine due to a market wide shortage.
 
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Brand Name
BARD® TOUCHLESS® PLUS UNISEX PRE-LUBRICATED RUBBER URETHRAL CATHETER KIT
Common Device Name
TOUCHLESS PLUS CATHETER
Manufacturer (Section D)
C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
8195 industrial blvd
covington GA 30014
MDR Report Key8150284
Report Number1018233-2018-05951
Device Sequence Number1244569
Product Code FCM
UDI-Device Identifier00801741030512
UDI-Public(01)00801741030512
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateNY
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K910653
Number of Events Summarized1
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) 01/10/2019
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Model Number4A5044
Device Catalogue Number4A5044
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/19/2018
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/18/2018
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/11/2018
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/10/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
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