MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 WIDEBAND¿ SELF-ADHERING MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER

Model Number	36103
Medical Device Problem Code	Nonstandard Device (1420)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be ¿too high viscosity¿.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿viscometer failure or mechanical failure¿.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: "description/indication the self-adhering male external catheter is designed for the management of male urinary incontinence.Contraindication: do not use on irritated or compromised skin.Precaution: do not use if allergic reaction occurs.For good hygiene, change catheter daily.Use of a single device for longer periods than 24 hours may increase the risk of complications.Directions: to apply: wash penis with mild soap and warm water.Dry thoroughly.Trim pubic hair if necessary.Open package at perforation.To remove plastic insert, squeeze catheter at the top of the white cone and pull to release.Unroll self-adhering catheter over penis.Gently squeeze the catheter to properly seal adhesive to the skin.Connect to collection bag.Important: wear time may be significantly reduced if adhesive is not properly sealed to the skin.Directions: to remove gently roll catheter off the penis.Note: if necessary, apply a warm wet compress (such as a wet washcloth) around the catheter to help loosen the adhesive." the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the male external catheter was very sticky and hard to get off.The complainant reportedly removed the catheter by pulling it off slowly.The catheter reportedly took about 45 minutes to be removed.

• Brand Name: WIDEBAND¿ SELF-ADHERING MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Common Device Name: MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8966376
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-05411
• Device Sequence Number: 14083510
• Product Code: NNX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741070990
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741070990
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: consumer,distributor,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/05/2019

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 36103
• Device Catalogue Number: 36103
• Device Lot Number: JUDR0167
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1