MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER

Model Number	175808
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); 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.Device was not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the foley catheter prematurely deflated and came out.An 8 french foley catheter was inserted using sterile technique.The balloon port was verified, and 5 ml of fluid was injected into the balloon port.It was noted there was no resistance and urine flow in the drain bag.The foley came all the way out with a deflated balloon and the sterile was water coming out of the balloon.The foley catheter and the sterile field were taken down and thrown out.A new foley was placed with no complications.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the foley catheter prematurely deflated and came out.An 8 french foley catheter was inserted using sterile technique.The balloon port was verified, and 5 ml of fluid was injected into the balloon port.It was noted there was no resistance and urine flow in the drain bag.The foley came all the way out with a deflated balloon and the sterile was water coming out of the balloon.The foley catheter and the sterile field were taken down and thrown out.A new foley was placed with no complications.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event could not be confirmed.It was unknown whether the device had met specifications due to no sample was returned for evaluation.The product was used for treatment purposes.A potential failure mode could be ¿torn rubberize¿ with a potential root cause of "insufficient latex strength or low/ non uniform rubberize thickness".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: "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.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause the balloon to burst.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Unless package is opened or damaged.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip tip syringe.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing, is not recommended for silicone foley catheters.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.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.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." 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.

• Brand Name: BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9203199
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-06575
• Device Sequence Number: 19545987
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741034275
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741034275
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K984084
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/01/2019

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: 10/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 175808
• Device Catalogue Number: 175808
• Device Lot Number: NGDQ3696
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/27/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 19 MO
• Patient Weight: 9