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

Model Number	0134L20
Medical Device Problem Code	Inability to Irrigate (1337)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	04/09/2019
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that it was difficult to inject water to the bladder washing.After removed, the user cut the tip of the catheter off to confirm the product.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed.A latex foley was returned.A 60cc slip tip syringe was inserted into the irrigation funnel.60cc's of water were flushed through the irrigation lumen with no difficulties.Because of the cut at the tip of the catheter, water was not able to be flushed through the irrigation eye.The root cause was due to operator error during the burning of irrigation eyes.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿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".
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that it was difficult to inject water to the bladder washing.After removed, the user cut the tip of the catheter off to confirm the product.

• 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: 8687588
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-03041
• Device Sequence Number: 1644029
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/15/2019

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 Expiration Date: 03/08/2023
• Device Model Number: 0134L20
• Device Catalogue Number: 0134L20
• Device Lot Number: MCCQ0214
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/03/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/21/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1