MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARD® ALL PURPOSE URETHRAL CATHETER

Model Number	0094160
Medical Device Problem Code	Misassembled (1398)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Patient Involvement (2645); 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 bd 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 bd.The device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drainage eyes on the catheter were placed too close to the tip.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drainage eyes on the catheter were placed too close to the tip.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "insufficient eyelet area; eyes too large / wrong placement".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: ¿caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.With funnel end 16¿ (40.6cm) length, two eyes, x-ray opaque rubber.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box." h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drainage eyes on the catheter were placed too close to the tip.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was unconfirmed.Six red rubber latex (urethral) catheters were returned opened in their original packaging.When the tip lengths were measured using a caliper, all the tip lengths were found to be within specifications.Since the reported event is unconfirmed, a dhr review is not required.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿¿visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use¿.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.

• Brand Name: BARD® ALL PURPOSE URETHRAL CATHETER
• Common Device Name: URETHRAL CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 8983629
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-05509
• Device Sequence Number: 11405067
• Product Code: KOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034039
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034039
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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,other
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2020

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 Model Number: 0094160
• Device Catalogue Number: 0094160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/08/2019; 03/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2019; 03/18/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1