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

Model Number	0134L18
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/25/2019
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 the catheter balloon burst and fell out of the patient some time after placement.Per additional information from the ibc via email 02dec2019, there were no missing pieces to the burst balloon.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the catheter balloon burst and fell out of the patient some time after placement.Per additional information from the ibc via email 02dec2019, there were no missing pieces to the burst balloon.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event was confirmed, however, the cause is unknown.Evaluation found an irregular burst and it was noted that it was burst along the inflation eye with no missing pieces.The sample was evaluated under a microscope and no conditions were found that could be associated with the reported event.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related (example: contact with sharp object)/ exposure to petrolatum based products/ mechanical failure/ operator error.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: "1.Method for use: (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.(the urethra may be injured) (2) do not pull the catheter hard.(the bladder/urethra maybe injured) 2.Applicable patients (1) patients with delirium who might pull out catheter (when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged).Contraindications 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (4) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients (1) do not use on patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex." 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: BARDEX® LUBRICATH® FOLEY CATHETER
• Common Device Name: FOLEY CATHETER (LATEX)
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• MDR Report Key: 9491666
• Report Number: 1018233-2019-08074
• Device Sequence Number: 1742302
• Product Code: EZC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741018756
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741018756
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K910846
• 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): 01/09/2020

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/28/2024
• Device Model Number: 0134L18
• Device Catalogue Number: 0119L18
• Device Lot Number: 9DE147
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1